Is Physics 2 hard in college?

Typical regular intro physics 2 classes can be quite dull and lacking heavily in math, if that matters to you. Personally, I found it challenging. You should really know what you’re doing in physics I with vectors and trig as mentioned above.

Is electricity and magnetism a hard course?

Another thought comes up: the first course of Electricity and Magnetism is difficult because students have very little conditioning about fields and third-semester Calculus – they are too new for the students as well as less intuitive.

Is Physics 2 harder than 1 in College?

Physics is by definition a difficult, math-based course, and both AP Physics 1 and 2 have similarly difficult math-based exams. Even though 5s are hard to come by, the passing percentages for both AP Physics 1 and 2 are comparable to other science exams.

Is Physics 1 and Physics 2 related?

AP Physics 1 is equivalent to a first-semester college course in algebra-based physics. AP Physics 2 is equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; and atomic and nuclear physics.

Is electricity and magnetism easier than mechanics?

This E&M course is much, much more difficult than the mechanics Physics 1 course. You will need skill in using Algebra at the intermediate level, strong Trigonometry skill and understanding, and much intensive use of Calculus, including strong familiarity with Analytical Geometry.

Is Physics 2 harder than Physics 1?

By far, I’d say that Physics 2 was harder. While Physics 2 has a much better score distribution, remember that the students are far more self-selecting, with only 25k taking Physics 2 and 170k taking Physics 1.

Do you need mechanics for electricity and magnetism?

You will be fine. It really depends on the teacher, but in all I think as long as you know basic calculus, and some BASIC differential equations(which you will learn in calc II), you should be fine.

Is AP Physics 2 harder than C?

Notice there is some overlap with the Physics 2 curriculum, though again, Physics C will be more difficult since it incorporates calculus. The two topics are sometimes taught as the same course even though there are two different exams, with each topic being taught over one semester.

What topics are covered in Physics 2?

About the Course Expand your understanding of physics as you explore topics such as fluids; thermodynamics; electric force, field, and potential; electric circuits; magnetism and electromagnetic induction; geometric and physical optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.

Is Physics 2 harder than physics C?