Well, well, well... give yourself a pat on the back for taking on AP Physics 2! Physics veteran or beginner, you shouldn't worry 

 much. I get it, physics can be overwhelming at times with equations, numbers, and concepts shoved in your face. You've come to the right place, however, if you're looking for some quiet and solace in the form of memes and inside jokes. (Bonus points if you throw them at the Biology and Chemistry kids for their confusion, ha!) 

Now sit back, relax, and fiddle with your handy dandy bar magnets as you scroll through the glorious memes for AP Physics 2 students like yourself!

🚨 Quick Note: All creators of these awesome memes and tweets are rightfully credited, but go show them some love! Also, most, if not all, pieces of advice given in this blog post shouldn't be taken seriously. Excellence comes first before all the clownery!

When you begin your AP Physics 2 journey, you'll start with fluids and how they move. Pressure is one of the concepts tackled in this unit and you'll be oftentimes using it to calculate forces (buoyant or not) and areas of containers. 

The question is: what if they don't give a numerical value for pressure? Unless it's a closed system (no outside elements interacting with the system), then you can count on 

— pressure from the air around us (roughly 101,000 Pascals)! Easy fix, right?

2. Moses? Percy Jackson? Master waterbender? Say less🌊

For the nth time, let me repeat that physics is a conceptual course. That means that getting a solid score on a unit test essentially makes you a master of that subfield, whether it be fluids, thermodynamics, magnetism, or the like! 

Acing fluids is no small feat either with principles like Bernoulli's and Pascal's being paired with concepts on pressure, buoyancy, flow rate, and continuity. If you make it, own it. Next thing you know, you might be next in line to be the leader of the water benders in the North Pole or get scouted by House Poseidon from Camp Half-blood. 😉

3. THE 👏 LIFE 👏 HACK 👏 EVERYONE 👏 NEEDS 👏 TO 👏 KNOW.

Physics doesn't stop within the classroom! One key takeaway from thermodynamics is that heat travels from hot/warm objects to cool ones. 

With the clever set-up above, tea won't even burn your tongue by the time it reaches the other end of the straw. "Who drinks tea with straws, anyway?" you ask? We don't talk about that. Either drink the tea or spill it, nothing in between. ☕

Especially in thermodynamics, you gotta be careful with not skimming through what the question is asking! This is the literal example of one small mistake costing you a point on a test. 

"On" and "by" appears when talking about work done on closed systems. In a nutshell, work done 

 the system means something outside the system 

 its internal energy by doing work to something outside. Confused? Exactly. Read it over a couple more times. That's why we got the Joker here.

Ah, the collective experience we've had at some point in our lives (maybe even today): you rub your feet across the carpet, touch the metallic doorknob, and feel that zap in your hand. Even after experiencing it multiple times, it's as if you're both used and not used to it, right? At least you can poke fun at it with this meme, knowing that everyone feels the same way.

6. Sorry lefties, but the right hand's where physics is at🧲 

Magnetism, unsurprisingly, is more than just playing around with bar magnets all day. With its close ties to electricity, you'll see an overlap of terms such as current, field, and magnetic/electric forces. 

The "holy trinity" you see above is none other than the Right-Hand Rules, where the various directions your fingers are pointing at representing different variables. What makes them hilarious is the way students pull out their hands in the middle of the test and do the hand motions for each rule. Switch quickly between one rule to another and you'll be good enough to pass as Naruto doing his J

7. Wanna go off someone while keeping it PG-13? Here 'ya go🤷

 refers to the total magnetic field (the arrow going up) passing through a given area A (square). So... how are physics kids able to make a joke out of a highly specific concept? It's a combination of boredom, sleep deprivation, and creativity, bud. 

"Not giving a flux" is totally safe to say in class, but I highly not recommend yelling it out to distract the class. Keep it to yourself and your friends and the joke will continue living on. 

If you studied waves last year in AP 1, you'll recall the distinction between mechanical (sound; can't travel through a vacuum) and electromagnetic waves. Light falls under the latter category but at the same time, it can be modeled as a particle called a photon.

That's light in a nutshell but the next time your teacher throws a curveball and ask, "is light a particle or a wave?" clear your throat and assertively say "weeeeeeell, it's both." 

9. Presenting... the Einstein-videogame crossover no one expected to exist!💥

What better way's out there than to close the day with a meme on the Father of Modern Relativity himself! Albert Einstein would definitely be an awesome action game protagonist, kicking butt and all with his intellectual prowess.

Now that sums up some of the top AP Physics 2 memes that can help you cope with the class anytime throughout the year. Maybe one of these memes might even pop up in your head during a test - what a lifesaver! As demonstrated by our good 'ole friend Homer above, physics is relevant even in our day-to-day lives from black hole sightings to people tripping on curbsides.

If you find or even create (whoa!) memes based on your personal experience, share them with your friends or tag @thinkfiveable on Instagram (stories or posts) or Twitter. We'd love to see your comedic take on the class!

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You've been (likely) prepping for months for this exam! 🤓 One test can never measure everything you've learned from studying physics. So please, don't let your AP scores define you!

Now that we've gotten that out of the way, let's focus a bit more on the actual exam.

The AP Physics 2 exam (just like almost every other exam) consists of 2 sections: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and Free-Response Questions (FRQs).

 whereas, in Section 2, you will have 90 

, which are listed below. Each section is weighted at 50% of your exam score, so it's important to prepare for both sections! 📚

As far as trying to guess what topics will be on the exam, College Board has given us this rough estimate of how the questions will be broken down:

This section mostly consists of (you guessed it) Multiple Choice Questions. You're more likely to be asked a question about modeling, argumentation, or mathematically calculating a value than you are to be asked questions about experimental methods, or data analysis.

Strategies For the Multiple Choice Section 💪

All of these questions can be found on the 

Kinetic Energy of a gas is proportional to the temperature (K = 3/2*kBT). You can calculate the temperature of the gas at each point using the Ideal Gas Law (PV = nRT). Plugging in for each of the 3 locations, we see that point A and C both have a temperature of (3P0V0) / (nR) while point B has a temperature of (P0V0) / (nR). Therefore A and C have the same temperature which is higher than point B.

Pressure is defined as Force per unit Area. A higher pressure will result in a higher force being applied to the piston. Point C has 3 times the pressure as A & B so it will have a higher force.

The correct answer is C. The resistance of the cylinder is proportional to the length and inversely proportional to the cross-sectional area R = pL / A because the area of the cylinder depends on the square of the radius, doubling both the length and the radius will result in 1/2 as much resistance which should double the current.

The correct answer is B. Use Bernoulli's continuity equation

The correct answer is C. Bulbs X and Y are connected directly to the battery through the switch and therefore are controlled directly by the switch. Bulb Z relies on current passing through the capacitor to be lit. Initially the uncharged capacitor allows current to flow through it, until the voltage of the capacitor reaches the same voltage as the battery. When this happens there is no flow of current through bulb Z and it goes out.

So you've made it through the MCQ, now we've got 90 minutes each to tackle 4 FRQ's. Unlike the MCQs, we know the four question types. There will be an experimental design (12 points), qualitative/quantitative translation (12 points), paragraph argument (10 points), and one additional question (10 points). We're still focusing a lot on theoretical relationships, math routines, and arguments. This is also the section where derivations come into play.

A) There are a bunch of different procedures you could choose from. The big idea is to use the probes to measure the pressure & temperature, but not to take the pressure reading until the temperature has stabilized, using the water bath as needed to maintain a constant temperature. Then change the volume of the piston and collect another measurement. Taking at least 2 measurements per volume level will help reduce experimental errors as well.

B) Here's a sample response: The student is not correct. As the pressure and volume change the temperature also changes. The gas temperature would need to be measured to verify that it has reached equilibrium with the water bath.

C) Taking the Pressure and Volume at a constant temperature, you could do two different options to determine if the gas is ideal.

D) Since the graph is a V vs T plot, we can rework the ideal gas law to find n.

V = (nR / P)*T The slope of the graph is nR/P where R and P are constants. So find the slope of the graph multiply it by  P/R to find n.

E) Theoretically the volume of an ideal gas would be 0 at absolute zero. So extend the trendline backwards until it crosses the x-axis. This gives a rough estimate of absolute zero to be -300C. (You won't get credit for -273C because the graph isn't that precise).

A) The two other charges apply forces on the 500nC charge as shown

So we need to find the magnitude of each force using Coulomb's Law, then calculate the vertical and horizontal components of each force, sum them to get the components of the total force then determine the resultant.

B) In triangles 3 and 4, the fields from each of the three spheres all point toward the center of the triangle or away from it. This is a symmetrical arrangement, so the net force is zero.

C) Potential is not a vector, so the potentials from each sphere simply add. Positive charges produce positive potential, and negative charges produce negative potential. The charges are equal, so all charges produce the same magnitude of potential at the center. V3 is caused by a net of 3 positive charges, V2 by 2 positives, V1 by 2 negatives, and V4 by 3 negatives. So the ranking should be V3 > V2 > V1 > V4.

The Ultimate AP Physics 2 Exam Guide

Every AP exam will have two main components: the multiple-choice (MCQs) and the free-response (FRQs). For AP Physics 2, each part makes up 50% of your overall exam score. You'll start with the MCQ section, take a short break to stretch out and decompress before proceeding with the FRQ section.

To really understand the exam, let's look at the MCQ section first.

The College Board has an overview of the exam, but we got the key takeaways covered for you:

 to complete them. If you do the math, you'll find out that you have a maximum of 1.8 (almost 2) minutes to answer each question. Each correct answer gives you a point and you 

 get penalized for wrong answers. What does that mean? ANSWER. EVERY. QUESTION. Educated guesses are welcomed if you're really pressed on time.

The first 45 questions will either be discrete (on their own) or in sets (in 2s or 3s) with a diagram or data set to look at. 

Questions 1 to 13 (pages 225-229) of College Board's AP Physics 1 CED

 has examples of both discrete and group questions. Check them out to see what they look like!

 right answers instead of just one. This also means that it's all or nothing: you need to get both answers right to get the point. No such thing as partial credit here. 

Questions 14 and 15 (page 230) of the same CED

 as above are good illustrators of what this mini-section will look like.

The MCQ section will be comprised of a mix of both conceptual and mathematical questions. Here's the thing, though: you're allowed to use a calculator 

 for you to use. No need to worry about mental arithmetic or memorizing every single formula before the test because they'll be provided.

Here's the breakdown of AP Physics 2 topics per unit. The percentages determine how much likely a question from a given topic will appear on the MCQ section.

 for you to spend a grueling 90 minutes bubbling in answers. College Board states that the multiple-choice section will test your ability to:

In other words, the test-taking approaches and strategies you'll use in this section will carry on to college and beyond!

There's no better way to familiarize yourself with the test than taking sample exams! Your first few runs won't be as smooth as what you'd expect, but you'll be able to note the following:

The best place to get AP-style multiple choice practice is a prep book. Here's a list of the best prep books we've picked out for you! (((TK)))

⭐ 2. Mark problems you struggle with to come back to later.

You only have less than 2 minutes per question, so you should get through the test doing the easier questions first before you spend tons of time on the longer and harder questions. A good idea is writing all the questions you have trouble within a centralized area so you don't miss any questions.

 Especially with conceptual questions, there will be a tiny difference between the correct answer and one of the wrong answers so make sure to double-check and avoid the answer choices' trickery!

Yep, that's right: you absolutely don't have to go in the order of the questions. In fact, the MCQ isn't ordered by unit so you might see a Unit 5 or 10 questions the moment you open your test booklet. Skip questions you think you'll spend more time than usual to cover easier questions and be efficient given the 90-minute time limit.

I recommend scanning for the questions on units you're most familiar with. For example, if you're stronger in dynamics over circular motion, look out for questions with diagrams of Atwood pulleys or trolleys rolling downhills. This strategy allows you to answer the most questions in the least amount of time. Then, you can go back and spend time working through the more difficult questions.

❌ 4. Eliminate, if possible, then guess.

Once again, you don't really have the luxury of time to closely evaluate choices A, B, C, and D in all 50 questions. What you can do, though, is do a handy, dandy strategy called the process of elimination (POE). Typically, you can take out up to 2 obviously wrong answers.

At that point, you'll be left with two choices that might sound so convincingly similar. It's okay to make an educated guess by then; if you're on the right track, you have a 50% chance of getting that question right instead of... 25% if you didn't do POE.

Still not convinced? Feel free to use your typical guessing strategies (like sticking with the same letter answer any time you guess). What you 

 want to do is leave an answer blank. There's nothing to lose (literally — no penalties) if you get a question wrong. The more points you can snag   (even with luck), the better!

⌛ 5. If you have time, go through your answers.

Remember how the arrangement of questions is so random and not necessarily based on unit order? That's something to keep in mind as you review your answers for accuracy.

The first time you go through the test is when you answer as many questions as you can. The second time around, go back to the questions you missed or thought to be time-consuming and really think them through. Doing it this way is more productive because by then, you've already answered every question you feel comfortable with and still not miss out on potential points!

🗯️ 6. Be careful with bubbling and/or transferring answers!

I almost made the most devastating mistake when I was taking the test two years ago: I bubbled my answer for #5 under #4 in the answer sheet, #6 under #5, so on and so forth. Be careful not to fall under the same trap! Transfer answers every page or two you complete in the test booklet.

In other words, don't be careless! It might sound trivial, but it could also be the sneakiest thing that'll bring you down if you're not on guard.

Honestly, seeing you here doing some reconnaissance on the MCQ format is already a great indicator of your preparedness for the exam. Once again, focus on three things: exam practice, pacing/time management, and content mastery.

Remember, physics is about conceptual understanding 

 mathematical reasoning. You can't rely on one practice to maximize your score in not only the MCQ section but also with FRQs! Don't worry, though. You don't have to get every right to still be on the running for a 5. Some students are better at FRQs than MCQs (or vice versa), so figuring out minimum score thresholds really depends on how you gauge yourself during these practice runs. Which section do you perform better on? That's a question only you can answer.

Be sure to mark questions (and, ultimately, topics) you got wrong and 

 you got it wrong. Write down the reasoning behind the correct answer and make sure you come back to it again. Remember, the more you know and the more you practice, the more confident you'll be once May hits!

You'll rock this section. Happy learning and make AP Physics 2 FIVEable. 😉

AP Physics 2 Multiple Choice Help (MCQ)

Each AP Physics 2 class across the nation often defaults to using 1 or 2 of the common textbooks. Objectively, some are better than others in terms of thoroughness, clarity, and content. 

On the other hand, prep books are abridged versions of the textbooks and are viewed to be helpful because they hugely base their framework on the College Board's curriculum. As a student of one of the AP classes with the lowest pass rates, it's crucial for you to maximize your resources while saving money and time in order to secure that 5! Keep reading to find a list of the best AP Physics textbooks, prep books, and a few additional resources that will get you well on your way to a 5!

A textbook provides detailed information through examples, highlighted sections, and summaries. The College Board has provided a list of recommended textbooks, which you can find 

. In no particular order, below are Amazon links to the six best-reviewed textbooks from the College Board's list.

: These textbooks vary in price. If your school has already provided you with a textbook, we do not recommend purchasing an additional textbook. You'll also notice that most textbooks cover content from both Physics 1 and 2. If you've taken Physics 1 before, then you'll most likely see almost the same textbooks recommended then here.

Here's a list of the best AP Physics 2 prep books, along with background information to help you find the prep book that best suits you! 

Want more AP Physics 2 Resources if textbooks and prep books aren't your style. Check these out.

Half the battle of passing the AP Physics 2 test with flying colors is finding the right resources to stick to for the most part. Textbooks and prep books serve as supplemental learning resources adding on to what you are currently learning at school. Take advantage of the features of these resources and keep practicing! You got this — happy studying! 

Best AP Physics 2 Textbooks and Prep Books

If I had to pick the best way to get a 5 in AP Physics 2 in five words, it'll be "familiarize, organize, research, practice, and ask."

The AP Exam has a lot of tricks up its sleeve 👕 and if you do these five things throughout the year (

 for short), you're on the right track towards earning that 5! 🎉

That's right. You got two major things to look at: the class and the exam. Knowing 

 the content that you test over is the key 🔑 to getting a 5. Like most STEM AP classes, your score is evenly split between MCQs and FRQs.

The multiple-choice section makes up 50% of your score, and you have an hour and 30 minutes to answer 50 questions. The last 5 questions need you to pick two correct answers. The free-response section makes up the other 50% of your score. You have an hour and 30 minutes to answer 5 questions.

This section has four 4️⃣ question types:

 going to be tested on the exam. Some topics will be featured more prominently than others, so that should also influence how much you study a given unit compared to others. Here are the weights for each unit on the AP Exam::

Use this information to guide your studying 👀! You'd want to prioritize unit 2 over unit 5 as it has a larger weight larger on the exam!

Most students often skip this step because this often sounds inconvenient at the time. However, organization is one of the most important steps to be a successful student in class.

Remember, organization is inversely proportional to time wasted. The more you organize, the less time you waste decluttering and searching for notes & PDF copies in the long run! 📝

 on key topics, especially ones you're having trouble with 📚

Every piece of knowledge matters. That means that you shouldn't stop at what you know inside the classroom! With physics, you need to understanding major topics both conceptually and mathematically.

Research in this case isn't what you're probably thinking right now: labs and professors. Here, research means tons of reading and looking at worked examples to see how to solve the problems on the AP Exam. The more you see about a certain topic, the more you're likely to remember and, ultimately, understand it

The point is: you can't go to school on the day of the test empty-handed.

Now that you've looked at examples and maybe worked out a worksheet or two, it's time to move on to practice tests! For the MC section, I recommend looking at prep books <TK> (especially Princeton Review and Barron's) for AP-style questions. Time yourself and see how long it takes you to breeze through. Also, pay attention to topics that slow you down so you can allocate more review time for those.

 to find questions by unit, topic, and type (one of the four mentioned above). Fiveable will also host streams to go over previous FRQs this year, so stay tuned 📺!

As you know, physics is a highly conceptual field of science. Sometimes, analogies and real-life examples help you best in understanding specific concepts. For example, If your teacher is becoming too technical, you can always ask for a demo or an application of said concept so that everything makes more sense.

Questions aren't just limited to that, though. Feel free to ask about engaging "what-if" scenarios (e.g. "what if the static friction's force on an object is larger than another object's force on that object?"). Sometimes, all it takes for the puzzle pieces to fall into place is an answer to a question lingering in your mind for so long.

See the common theme? Spending a little time every day outside of class to know what to do and then consolidating all your resources in one place will save time. Doing so will make your review sessions more productive than ever!

AP Physics 2 can pack a punch, but as long as you stay on top of classwork, homework, and exam, practice, you're bound to get a 5.

How to Get a 5 in AP Physics 2

Welcome back! Let’s get right to it: believe it or not, AP Physics 2 is not 

hard to self-study. You don't have to be Daniel Bernoulli, Nikola Tesla, or Blaise Pascal to make Physics 

All you need is hard work and dedication to snag that 5!

Self-studying may seem intimidating. Let's name a couple reasons why: 

The point is that self-studying isn't as daunting as what it seems to be. Knowing the battle you're about to fight and preparing accordingly, will help you succeed with AP Physics 2, regardless of whether you self-study or take the class 🤓

Don't be THIS person! I repeat, don't set aside work for way later! Image Courtesy of 

Now that you're all hyped up and raring to go, where EXACTLY do you go 🤔

 framework for each of its AP classes, including Physics 2. Here, you can see how it divides the AP Physics 2 units, how much of the test they comprise, and an overview of the subtopics you are expected to be familiar with under each unit. We recommend looking at the 

section before diving into the specific topics, which is time-consuming.

The AP Physics 2 Course & Exam Description is your best friend when it comes to familiarizing yourself with the curriculum. In fact, you can figure out which units and topics you need to focus on as you prepare! 

Now that you know what you are doing, you need to know how you are going to do it. Notably, you need resources for two equally important things: content and practice. Let’s talk about acquiring content first. You can achieve this in a multitude of ways.

A textbook is your one-stop-shop for all the content you need for this class. Check out our recommended list of textbooks and prep books! 📚 (coming soon)

 also are a great source of information and practice questions:

Number one rule? Stay organized! Divide your calendar into the 7 units in AP Physics 2.

For reference, here's the weighting of each of the units

Just by looking at the numbers, you should spend more time with Units 2 and 6 than Units 1 and 3. Laying out the composition of the exam already helps to pinpoint what needs to be studied 

 Be sure to understand the difference between AP Physics 1 and AP Physics 2 in terms of expectations when it comes to test-taking, specifically the FRQs. You will now be held accountable for the concept of 

 when examining graphs and experiments. Other notable differences include content and testing logistics—AP Physics 2 has one less short answer FRQ than AP Physics 1. Although Physics 1 has 9 units and Physics 2 only has 7 units, AP Physics 2 does go more in-depth.

Physics is inherently a math-based class. You need to practice all aspects of the content. Do as many practice questions as you humanly can. Look over the internet for worksheets from other Physics classes and see if you can solve them. 

Besides multiple choice questions or worksheets, practice FRQs since they constitute 50% of your exam score. Past FRQs with the answer keys are at the bottom at this 

As you practice, be sure to keep track of the questions you miss. Often, you can identify which units you want to work on by looking at problems you either get wrong or take a long time answering.

With a well-formulated plan and a consistent workflow, you'll be set by the time May comes! 

A high AP score is not obtainable with last-minute test prep. Instead, it is only possible if you put an effort over the next 9-10 months from the day school starts. It is understandable to lose motivation as the year progresses, but keep in mind that everything will pay off in the finish line. Keep grinding and get that 5!

AP Physics 2 Self-Study and Homeschool

It's that time of the year: picking your classes. As you go down the selection of STEM courses you're thinking of taking, you see AP Physics 2 on the list, but two questions are holding you back: 

Ever been curious about why water moves faster when you put your hand on the hose's opening? Wondered why metal feels colder than wood when touched? Pondered why straws look bent when in water? If you said yes on any of these questions, AP Physics 2 is the class for you!

AP Physics 2 is the second of two algebra-based Advanced Placement® physics classes. It used to be merged with content from AP Physics 1 into a yearlong Physics B class, but the College Board separated them into two separate classes.

AP Physics 2 covers the following major topics:

Note that even with these distinctions, there are still overlaps between some groups that aren't explicitly implied below. 

Asking yourself questions before taking the course itself will help gauge how much work you need to put into your class on top of extracurriculars. Ask yourself:

Before taking Physics 2, we highly recommended 

 Physics 1. Without the understanding of the fundamentals of physics like dynamics and work, some topics in Physics 2 might be very challenging.

"AP Physics 2 delves into similar material as AP Physics 1 but goes much deeper into each of them. If someone took AP Physics 2 without taking AP Physics 1 or took the class without understanding the concepts of AP Physics 1, it’s definitely going to be hard." —Vidya Subramanian

Another difference between the two is that Physics 2 covers 

units than 1, which means that you have more time to understand the topics. 

"AP Physics 2 has fewer topics. While those topics require an understanding of topics in AP Physics 1, they are not necessarily more difficult." —Humza Syed

You might remember hearing this back in Physics 1: physics is about conceptual understanding 

 mathematical reasoning. Not one or the other. The proper approach to learn Physics 2 involves a combination of both. 

Memorizing formulas and just plugging numbers when a question mentions a particular quantity is NEVER the proper approach to learning physics. This, unfortunately, becomes the pitfall of a huge chunk of students: they are unable to connect the numbers presented in a problem to the associated concepts, causing them to struggle with the more conceptual questions. 😵

Speaking of which, don't hesitate to ask your teacher questions and use outside resources. Here's some examples:

When browsing, look at sample problems, notes, and real-life analogies. They'll help you understand the content further, especially in such a fast-paced class as AP Physics 2 📝 

 In a nutshell: AP Physics 2 is challenging if you don't seek help on your own!

 It'll take more than one time going over the lesson before having a solid grasp over topics covered that day. Use online resources (e.g. Fiveable, Khan Academy) to add on what you know in class. Do a lot of practice problems to familiarize yourself with what'll be on the AP exam!

Sometimes, you have to let the numbers speak for themselves. Here are the score distributions from 2019:

Compared to AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2 has a better score distribution with more 4 and 5 scorers. Remember that this comes with practice and diligent work throughout the year. 

 You've been there. You know the drill: problem sets, nightly readings, FRQ practices, etc. AP Physics 2 is an awesome supplement to what you've learned in AP Physics 1.

Check out a couple of AP Physics 1 units to familiarize yourself with the foundations of physics. Then, skim through the AP Physics 2 curriculum via Fiveable and/or Khan Academy (see links above). If you find them interesting (or at the very least, understandable), AP Physics 2 is a worthwhile course!

Your efforts will also be handsomely rewarded at the end of the year. Most colleges across the nation offer credit if you get a score of 3 (4 or 5 for the more competitive colleges), and you can always 

 to see if your dream school does. Keep in mind that some colleges might require you to take their physics courses to ensure that you have a solid foundation in physics. 

Still, being exposed to college-level physics in high school will be advantageous once you get to college because all you need by then is to clear off the cobwebs instead of starting from scratch 🙌

Physics may seem intimidating at first, but taking the class personally taught me how to reason scientifically. 

Ultimately, the choice is up to you. Remember to consider other factors impacting you at school like community service, internships, clubs, and other activities that may divert your attention from putting your best foot forward in AP Physics 2. Don't overwork yourself!

If you're taking on the challenge to take the class, best of luck, and don't forget the Right-Hand Rules! You got this 🎉

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