Yo, was just wondering if they're coming up with AP Physics 3? I tried looking it up, but couldn't find anything. Kinda hoping there is, cause I really enjoyed AP Physics 1 and 2. If anyone knows anything about this, let me know!
As of current academic year updates, the College Board, which manages the AP (Advanced Placement) curriculum, has not announced any plans to introduce an AP Physics 3 course or exam. If they do decide to add new AP courses to their program, they are typically public about this several years in advance, so high schools and teachers can prepare for the curriculum changes. As such, at this time, after AP Physics 1 and 2, the next course offering is AP Physics C, which is divided into two separate classes: Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism.
AP Physics C courses require knowledge of calculus, focusing on more in-depth, college-level material and therefore represents a step-up from the Physics 1 and 2 courses. If you've enjoyed Physics 1 and 2 and want to continue studying physics, AP Physics C might be a great fit for you, provided you are comfortable with or are intending to study calculus concurrently.
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