Time-gap between Physics I and II

[mege]

I took Calc-based Physics I over 10 years ago in my first academic life (and did well in it - it was other classes where my work ethic was immature :/). I am enrolled in Physics II for this fall and am a touch worried that the gap between classes in sequence may effect me. I just took Calc III (Multi-variable) this Spring, got an A, and was 1 of 3 to actually pass the class (out of 8). This, again, was after a 10 year gap since I took Calc II and Linear Algebra. I had a better idea about what to expect from Calc III, skill wise, and I prepared accordingly working through a pair of CalcI/II workbooks as refresher. I couldn't really apply anything from Physics I (that wouldn't have been covered in Calculus as examples) this moment without some significant refresher. I plan on self-studying Physics I concepts again in the near future, but I would put significantly more weight on it if there was any direct neccessity for success in Physics II.

Is there anything from Physics I that directly carries over into Physics II which I should be worried about?

(I think these are pretty 'normal' sequences for the intro physics courses with Physics I covering Newton's Laws, motion and energy; Physics II covering E&M, optics, and waves; and Physics III introducing relativity and quantum mechanics.)

Thanks for any responses ahead of time :)

 

[Mmm_Pasta]

When I took Physics II we had to use kinematics, energy, Newton's laws, and angular rotation material like torque.

 

[mege]

When I took Physics II we had to use kinematics, energy, Newton's laws, and angular rotation material like torque.

Hmm, guess I will make sure to self-study my Physics I stuff.

Thanks!

 

[osnarf]

I agree you should definitely go over it again, but as long as you're okay with the basics you should be okay (although if your unsure about it you should probably go over it thoroughly again anyways because it's really important to have a good foundation in the physics 1 material). When I was taking it there was someone who was taking physics II and physics I (For the first time) in the same semester - with an override, of course - and they did fine in the class.