Is It True That There's No Physics 2 On Mcat

[hsperson]

Is it true that there's no physics 2 on the MCAT? I guess what I'm getting at is: can I take it after only taking Physics 1? Thank you.

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[Nikki2002]

omfg!! who told you that because they are not your friend

 

[Telemachus]

A full year's worth of physics is fair game on the MCAT. But you of course won't have questions on every single topic.

 

[RayhanS1282]

omfg!! who told you that because they are not your friend

 

[chaeymaey]

Physics 2 is on there...trust me.

 

[jackets5]

The MCAT is pretty much all physics 2 or at least mine was. Unless your a physics superstar and can teach yourself the physics 2 material it would be a real foolish move to take the MCAT without the course

 

[DrMom]

moving to the MCAT forum...

 

[angel5]

mine was totally all physics 2, gotta love those circuits!

 

[anon-y-mouse]

yep, tons of circuits + e&m

 

[Cooolguy]

elelectricity, magnetism, optics...hell yeah its ont here

 

[Pontifex Maximus]

Mine was Phys 1 heavy, but still Phys 2 was in force!

 

[UCLA2000]

Is it true that there's no physics 2 on the MCAT? I guess what I'm getting at is: can I take it after only taking Physics 1? Thank you.

What the hell is physics 1 and physics 2>? Courses are different at every school. Maybe physics 2 means physics for physics Gods. Then again, it could mean physics for pre-schoolers. Who knows!?

 

[ND2005]

What the hell is physics 1 and physics 2>? Courses are different at every school. Maybe physics 2 means physics for physics Gods. Then again, it could mean physics for pre-schoolers. Who knows!?

Physics I and II are fairly standarized at most schools. Physics I usually means basic kinematics, Newton's laws, force/momentum, etc. Physics II usually means electricity, magnetism, circuits, quantum mechs/relativity.

 

[Non-TradTulsa]

Physics I and II are fairly standarized at most schools. Physics I usually means basic kinematics, Newton's laws, force/momentum, etc. Physics II usually means electricity, magnetism, circuits, quantum mechs/relativity.

I agree - this is the typical breakdown. But, need to include optics in Physics II topics - optics seems to be an MCAT favorite! I hate to join the chorus of laughter... but I cracked-up when I saw this thread. My MCAT was **all** Physics II - not a single kinematics question.

Anyway, as to whether or not you can take the MCAT without Physics II - of course you can. Depending on what questions you get on your form, you might get away with it and you might get nailed. You could try self-study. I've come to believe, though, that the MCAT is tough enough without being deficient in basic courses. I don't recommend it.