AP Physics 2

AP Physics 2 is equivalent to the second semester of a typical introductory, college-level algebra-based physics course.  Students will cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics including fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory, PV diagrams, and probability; electrostatics; DC electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.  At least 25% of class time will be spend doing lab work.  Students will be expected to think critically and scientifically, as they develop, communicate, and justify solutions to demonstrate their conceptual understanding of the content covered in the course.  

The textbook for this course is:  College Physics for AP Courses from OpenStax.

ISBN 1938168933, www.openstax.org/details/college-physics-ap-courses.  

It is available online in web view and PDF formats free of charge.


Weekly homework assignments are to be submitted via WebAssign before class every Tuesday.

Units of Study:

Fluid Statics & Dynamics

Thermodynamics: Law of Thermodynamics, Ideal Gases, and Kinetic Theory

Electrostatics: electric force, electric field, and electric potential

DC Circuits and RC Circuits (steady state)

Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

Physical and Geometric Optics

Modern Physics: Quantum Physics, Atomic and Nuclear Physics

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