honor or 1 (if school provided), then C

https://www.collegetransitions.com/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-ap-physics-1-2-c/#:~:text=AP%20Physics%201%20is%20an,more%20specialized%20background%20in%20calculus.

Therefore, students who wish to take either or both AP Physics C courses should start an introductory physics class. This intro-level class could be an honors class or AP Physics 1. However, these students can likely skip AP Physics 2 to make room in their schedules for other subjects.