Taking AP Physics with no background in physics?

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Is this feasible? How much background knowledge of physics does AP Physics require?

Thanks!

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Yes, taking AP Physics is very possible without any background whatsoever. I’m in the exact situation, the only thing you will need is a good foundation in algebra.

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If it’s Physics 1, then you’re fine, if it’s physics C it’ll be pretty hard, but still feasible.

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I’m in AP Physics I this year as a sophmore with no physics background and I managed to get an A last quarter. It’s challanging, but in a good way. The only thing you really need is basic trig and algebra experience. I’m taking pre-calc this year and really the math we need is what we learned in like algebra I.