What are the differences between the four physics courses in the AP course for studying in the United States? 1, AP physics 1AP physics 2.
Scope of knowledge points:
AP Physics 1 includes kinematics, Newton's laws, functional relations, linear momentum, rotational motion, circular motion and celestial motion, and simple harmonic vibration.
AP Physics 2 needs to learn fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, electric potential, capacitance, magnetic field force and magnetic field, electromagnetic induction, geometry and physical optics, quantum theory and nuclear physics besides mastering the knowledge of AP Physics 1.
Test situation analysis:
These two courses have low requirements for mathematics, and it is enough to master basic algebra or function operation, but the scope is relatively wide, and the knowledge points themselves are numerous and miscellaneous.
The basic requirements of AP Physics 12 are relatively low, but they basically belong to the underlying subjects. The score of AP physics 1 this year is 7.4%.
The main reason for the low score of five points is that the style of physics 1 pays more attention to understanding the situation, so some candidates will not understand the question or use the wrong formula.
The catalogue of Physics II is the biggest difference between Physics IV and domestic textbooks. For example, optical and nuclear reactions are ignored in China. Candidates who choose Physics 2 must firmly grasp these unfamiliar knowledge points.
2.AP physics c mechanics
AP Physics-Electromagnetism
Scope of knowledge points:
The test sites of AP physics C- mechanics include kinematics, Newton's law, functional relationship, linear momentum, gravity and rotation, and simple harmonic vibration.
AP physics C- electromagnetism not only needs to master the knowledge of AP physics C mechanics, but also needs to master Gauss's law, electric energy potential, capacitance and inductance, magnetic field force and magnetic field, Ampere's law and electromagnetic induction based on calculus.
Test situation analysis:
AP physics c mechanics has the highest cost performance. Although you need a mathematical foundation, it is basically superficial, with concentrated knowledge points and many real questions.
AP Physics C Electromagnetism has higher requirements and greater difficulty for candidates' mathematical foundation, so fewer students choose this exam.
However, this is the closest exam to "College Physics Thinking". In previous years, the level of candidates was relatively high, so the 5-point rate of this exam also reached more than 30%.
How to choose four exams?
Let's compare these four kinds of exams comprehensively and determine how to choose:
Compared with electromagnetism, AP Physics C Mechanics has a smaller scope of AP Physics 12 examination. If you have a good foundation in mathematics, you will learn it more smoothly.
In fact, AP physics C mechanics also includes AP physics 1. If there is a foundation of AP physics 1, there is not much new content in learning AP physics c mechanics.
Although AP Physics C electromagnetics and AP Physics 2 both contain electromagnetics, the electromagnetic part of Physics 2 can only cover about half of the contents of Physics C electromagnetics, and several important parts of Physics 2, such as Gauss theorem, charging and discharging of capacitors and inductors, are not involved.
For majors with high physical requirements, such as physics, astronomy and civil engineering, I suggest that you tend to choose physics C with great difficulty and depth; However, physics 1/2 covers a wide range, and has low requirements for mathematics, which will be more helpful for the study of other science and engineering majors except physics and engineering.
It is a big challenge to get full marks in AP exam, which takes a long time and energy, but the AP report card is also a big plus for our international applicants, and it is worth a try!