Is AP Physics B a prequisite for AP Physics C?

[Danielle N]

I have taken a regular Physics course in 8th grade. I will be taking Calculus AB for junior year, and want to take AP Physics C junior year, without taking AP Physics B. Is this possible, will I be able to do this? MY concerns are that I will have had to take AP Physics B, and I know AP Physics C involves Calculus, so will I be ok with only having taken AP Calculus AB when I take the course? ( I will be taking AP Calculus BC while taking this course) If I will be fine and AP Physics B is not necessary, does anyone have suggestions of textbooks/books or software I could use to refresh on Physics that will be needed to know before taking the AP Physics C course? Thanks.

[Fcdf]

In order to take AP Physics B, you must be in AP Calc AB or higher. In order to take AP Physics C, you must be in Ap Calc BC or higher. B is more concept based, while C is more math based, covering topics such as electricity and electromagnetivity (can't spell it). O and B is NOT a prerequisite for C.

[bomchickawawa2010]

whoa you took physics in 8th grade? what kind of school do you go to..gosh my school is a great college prep school and we take physics junior year.our state only goes to chemistry though.um some kids are taking AP physics without take reg physics next year.i know for sure though that AP physics B is a prerequisite for ap physics c.talk to your guidance counselor to look at all your options.

hey so you'll be a junior next year?me too! 2010!