AP physics as a sophomore?

kimclan1
Fri, 24 Mar 2017 02:22:21 +0000

Hello, I am currently a sophomore taking AP Physics 1 with a similar courseload that you are planning. AP Physics has been the most fun and rewarding class that I have taken (thanks to a great teacher and my interest in the cirriculum).

As far as “trig” is concerned with the course, the most that you ever have to do is resolve components and understand basic sinusoidal functions (the former just requires SOH CAH TOA and the latter is taught in algebra 2. An important thing to keep in mind is that, while physics is seen as an extremely math-intensive course, AP Physics 1 is not. During the entire short answer section, you never need to pick up a calculator and basically just have to derive formulas and, solve for variables, interpret equations, design experiments, and do other “conceptual” things.

Feel free to DM me if you have any other questions; I would strongly suggest that you enroll!