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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]To clarify, he was thinking he would take AP Physics I, AP Physics 2, and then AP Physics C.
He wants to be an electrical engineer and thinks a solid background in physics will be helpful.  I don't have personal knowledge either way.[/quote]

I am an EE and work in the field.  I would say the priority should be to take as much Calculus-track math as he can - and to do well academically  in that. That said, his Physics approach sounds ok to me.  Yes, Physics will matter - most EEs will take 3 semesters of college Physics (statics & dynamics, E/M & optics, modern/atomic/quantum physics),  but most EEs take 4-5 semesters of Calculus track college math (differential, integral, diff eqs, multivariable calculus, etc.).  This means having a really solid grounding in calculus-track math is the single most important preparation.

Separately, please go to the College forum and read the older thread “Engineering Degree” to get a perspective on what is ahead for him.  Then, please also look at some of the other threads in the College forum on math-track choices other folks have made, to provide a broader context.  I say this not as discouragement, but just so you understand better what is coming…[/quote]

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