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It is important for students to consider the relation basic science requirement; in either case the
of AP courses to a student’s college plans. In some student’s college program may be enriched. Access
circumstances it is advantageous to take the AP to an intensive physics sequence for physics or
Physics 1 course. The student may be interested in science majors is another opportunity that may be
studying physics as a basis for more advanced work available. Students are expected to take the AP
in the life sciences, medicine, geology, and related Physics 2 test in May.
areas, or as a component in a non-science college
AP Exam: $95.00
program that has science requirements. Credit or
advanced placement for the AP Physics 1 course
provides the student with an opportunity either to AP PHYSICS C
have an accelerated college program or to meet a
(Full year, 1 AP credit, Grades 11, 12)
basic science requirement; in either case the Prerequisite Recommendation: Successful
student’s college program may be enriched. Access
completion of a first-year physics course, and
to an intensive physics sequence for physics or
concurrent enrollment in either AP Calculus AB or
science majors is another opportunity that may be AP Calculus BC. Any student without these
available. Students are expected to take the AP
prerequisites will be asked to petition the teacher
Physics 1 test in May.
for entry into the course.
AP Exam: $95.00
Advanced Placement Physics C follows the content
outlined in the Educational Testing Service’s
AP PHYSICS 2
Advanced Placement Physics C syllabus. The
(Full year, 1 credit, Grades 11 & 12) syllabus outlines two college semesters of
Prerequisite Recommendation: Successful introductory physics with calculus, intended for
completion of AP Physics 1 students planning to major in a physical science or
The AP Physics 2 course provides a systematic engineering. The semesters outlined are limited to
development of the main principles of physics, two main subject areas; Mechanics and
emphasizing problem solving and helping students Electricity/Magnetism. Emphasis is placed on the
develop a deep understanding of physics concepts. use of theoretical and mathematical concepts to
It is assumed that students are proficient in both explain and predict physical behavior. Laboratory
algebra and trigonometry. This course is the work stresses quantitative measurement and data
equivalent to a second-semester college course in analysis using both traditional methods and modern
algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid instrumental techniques. All students are required
mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and to take the Advanced Placement Physics C
magnetism; optics; atomic and nuclear physics. Examinations for both Mechanics and Electricity &
Magnetism as administered by the Educational
It is important for students to consider the relation
Testing Service. By qualifying with a score of 3 or
of AP courses to a student’s college plans. In some
higher on the AP examination(s), students may be
circumstances it is advantageous to take the AP permitted to enter advanced courses in college, and
Physics 2 course. The student may be interested in
receive college credit depending on university
studying physics as a basis for more advanced work
requirements.
in the life sciences, medicine, geology, and related Fees: Students are required to pay double the
areas, or as a component in a non-science college
standard AP testing fee for this course. AP Physics C
program that has science requirements. Credit or
is administered as two separate required tests, one
advanced placement for the AP Physics 2 course which covers Mechanics and one which covers
provides the student with an opportunity either to
Electricity & Magnetism. It is also recommended
have an accelerated college program or to meet a
that students have a graphing calculator.
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