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AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS
Description: This course is a second-year physics course teaching laws of motion through a balance
of lectures with guided discussion and hands-on lab activities. The course incorporates 1st-year
concepts with calculus-based problem-solving skills.

Skills for Success: Students should have a good understanding of kinematics and dynamics, as well
as algebra skills, strong reading skills, and the ability to adapt and learn in different ways.

Academic Suitability: At the time of enrollment, students need to have already completed Honors
Physics OR AP Physics 1 and to be sitting in OR have already completed an AP Calculus course (AB or
BC).

Out of Class Commitments: Homework is assigned nightly (30 min). Homework includes textbook
problems, open-ended lab responses (12/yr), as well as announced quiz (20/yr) preparation. A
project will be assigned each semester and may require work outside of class (10-20 hours). In
addition, students may routinely require extra help from before and after school sessions.

Summer Work: None