Should I Take Calc I Before Physics I?

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Should I take Calc I concurrently with Physics I or take only Calc I my first semester(then stagger the Physics/Calc curriculum for future semesters)?

I've heard posters mention that taking Calc I then starting Physics a semester late is better for E&M later on. Any advice? Thanks.
 
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