ctsong Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 Hey guys!! I'm currently selecting courses for junior year next year, and I'm wondering if I should take AP Physics or IB Physics. AP Physics is a one year course, and will cover both mechanics and E&M, while IB Physics is a two year course. I want to take AP Physics because I think it'll prepare me better for the AP Physics Mechanics exam as well as the SAT Subject Test (I'm planning on taking both). However, AP Physics is known to be harder than IB Physics so I don't want to burn myself out...my other classes are already very challenging. Any advice on which physics course (IB or AP) I should take??? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw0573 Posted February 8, 2016 Report Share Posted February 8, 2016 If you are pursuing IB diploma, take both (or IB only). If just IB certificate, AP physics is better (as in more useful in US) AP physics is calc-based but IB physics is algebra-based. IB has more topics. Nuclear physics and climate change are some of my fav physics topics. Astrophysics is an interesting option for the new syllabus.I took the SAT physics subject test using just IB SL physics it was pretty easy. 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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