WHICH IS HARDER PHYSICS 1 or 2 ADVICE NEEDED

[FahimP]

WHICH IS HARDER PHYSICS 1 or 2 ADVICE NEEDED !

Hello PEOPLE ...
I am currently community and very close to transfering.
My major is civil engineering. There's only 1 semester left for me then i transfer.
I need some advise asap.

I am currently taking University Physics 1 at my college and I have a A average so far with 1 more test to go. I am pretty sure I can pull an A in the class b/c the final will only be worth lik 8 % if if you have an average of 95% or higher. I am not overly smart or anything and my teacher is kind of easy that's why I have an A. But i also have studied a lot for this class.

PHYSICS 2 is really scaring me at this point and i have to take next semester. SHoud I be scared of will it be easier than PHY1.

When i took calculus 1 for the first time it was really hard b/c i was new to the subject and i got a B. But taking CALC 2 and Multivariable CALC 3 i got A s in both those classes. They were harder than calc 1 but i understood them easier.

My concern is will PHY 2 be easier than PHY 1. PHY 1 is by far the hardest class i have taken so far and people are telling me that only like 10 or people pass PHY 2 every semester per class of out of 30 kids. meaning 20 people drop the class every sem.
ANY ADVICE ...

 

[dav2008]

What are physics 1 and 2? I assume your Physics 1 is Mechanics-based, while Physics 2 is Electricity & magnetism?

What advice do you want? I assume you have to take Physics 2 so you don't really have a choice. Just do your best!

Some people have more trouble understanding concepts like electricity and magnetism versus mechanics-related concepts since they're not as easy to visualize. Either way, it's an introductory physics course and since you're in a science-related major I'd think you wouldn't have too much trouble with it.

 

[lisab]

What are physics 1 and 2? I assume your Physics 1 is Mechanics-based, while Physics 2 is Electricity & magnetism?

What advice do you want? I assume you have to take Physics 2 so you don't really have a choice. Just do your best!

Some people have more trouble understanding concepts like electricity and magnetism versus mechanics-related concepts since they're not as easy to visualize. Either way, it's an introductory physics course and since you're in a science-related major I'd think you wouldn't have too much trouble with it.

What's hard to one person is easy to another. What dav2008 says is right, E&M gives some people fits. But others think rotational mechanics is harder.

Most students find each class offers plenty of challenge.

 

[CheckMate]

What's hard to one person is easy to another. What dav2008 says is right, E&M gives some people fits. But others think rotational mechanics is harder.

Most students find each class offers plenty of challenge.

I am taking these courses right now. And yes, Rotational mechanics is something new for Engineering freshmen. However, in Electricity and Magnetism Course, there is a lot of integration.

 

[rezeew]

I cannot give you specific advice on which class will be harder for you as everyone's strengths and abilities are different. However, I can offer some general advice for success in physics courses. Firstly, it is important to have a strong foundation in the concepts and principles from physics 1 before moving on to physics 2. Make sure you fully understand the material and are able to apply it to different scenarios. Secondly, it is important to stay on top of the material and not fall behind. Physics is a subject that builds upon itself, so if you don't understand a concept in physics 1, it will make it harder to understand the material in physics 2. Thirdly, practice, practice, practice. Physics is a subject that requires a lot of problem-solving and the more you practice, the better you will become at it. Lastly, don't be afraid to ask for help. If you are struggling with a concept or problem, seek help from your professor, classmates, or a tutor. Good luck in your studies!