AP Physics C Some Potentially useful information

AP Physics C  The course is broken into 2 main parts :  1) electro-magnetism (e-statics, fields, circuits, e/m interactions, etc.)  2) mechanics (motion, forces, energy, etc.)  Of the 2 main parts, electro-magnetism is much more difficult and we will cover that in the 1st part of the class

AP Physics C  We cover less topics than AP Physics B but cover them in more detail and depth  “Math expectations”: some calculus is used but it is at a fairly basic level. If you are taking calculus concurrently or have had one class in this you should be fine.

AP Physics C  Class structure  We’ll break the topics into units of which there are about 12 units.  Each unit will consist of….  “lecture” & discussion,  ideally a lab (not all units will have a lab)  Text book problems  AP Problems from past years  Quiz at the end of the unit (free response plus multiple choice)

AP Physics C  Much of the class time will be spent working on problems from the book, workbook, or computers.  Use the time wisely while you are here and you’ll be successful

AP Physics C  The AP Physics C test  There are 2 different tests, 1)mechanics and 2) electro-magnetism  Each has a separate score and fee$$$.  Last year’s scores  Mechanics: 100% pass rate (ave = 4.1, 17 students took the test)  E/M: 73% pass rate (ave = 3.5, 15 students took the test)

AP Physics C  So….it’s your senior year………..  Be here because you plan on a science major in college (or you really like physics)  Taking the AP test?