What to review for Physics II

[pete415273]

I am starting Physics II in a couple of weeks. I did well in Physics I, but it was 12 years ago. I contemplated retaking Physics I, but time constraints...etc. Any recent takers have advice on what I need to catch up. I'm sure I don't remember much from the first time.

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[deleted36260]

Review all of your projectile stuff. That's about it. There's some need to remember acceleration stuff for moving particles in electric and magnetic field. I didn't review any and found physics 2 to be easier than the first course. But that's just me.

Magnetism, optics, capacitors, resistors, etc. Lots of it is totally different from the physics 1 material.

 

[Skaterbabe74]

Yeah the only things that really recur in Physics II from Physics I are velocity/acceleration of moving particles, conservation of energy, projectiles, and maybe a little circular motion stuff depending on your prof. Circuits are extremely easy so that's why a lot of people say they find Physics II easier than Physics I, but electric fields/magnetic fields do throw a lot of people for a loop because it's hard to visualize (especially if you aren't taking calc-based because they are really near impossible to explain without the calculus). I wouldn't worry too much about having taken Physics I so long ago. The few things that might show up are usually reviewed before jumping into doing problems with them.

Good luck!

 

[FranceLies]

I just finished Physics II and there is almost no relation to physics I material.

Maybe review waves the the trig associated with waves.

If you are using the Cutnell Book waves are in Chpt 16&17. The idea of waves relates to electromagnetic waves and light waves....

 

[JimmyG]

Ahhh...I just completed what you are about to start. I did not review anything from Physics I. It's not really related. Review your trig. That's the best advice I can give you.

 

[spicedmanna]

Well, the overlap isn't huge, but I'd recommend a basic review of vectors, energy conservation, translational and rotational equilibrium (just basic, not in depth), harmonic motion (for when you learn about waves/light and inductors, etc.), and maybe some some essential differential and integral calculus (i.e., if you are taking a calculus-based physics, of course), otherwise high school level trigonometry will do.

I see that the last time that you took physics I was 12 years ago. I'd probably check with your advisor if that's okay. Some medical schools require pre-medical classes be less than 10 years old. You might need to take Physics I anyway.