AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism is a one-semester, calculus-based, college-level physics course, especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in one of the physical sciences or engineering. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study and activities as well as hands-on laboratory work as they explore concepts like change, force interactions, fields, and conservation.
Unit 1: Electrostatics
Unit 2: Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics
Unit 3: Electric Circuits
Unit 4: Magnetic Fields
Unit 5: Electromagnetism
Exam Structure
Section I: 35 Multiple-Choice Questions
45 Minutes
50% of Exam Score
Section II: 3 Free Response Questions
45 Minutes
50% of Exam Score
Lindsey Manly
lmanly@hoover.k12.al.us
Mrs. Manly graduated from Auburn University in 2013 with a degree in Secondary Chemistry Education. She held a long term sub position at Chelsea High School, which helped her first full time teaching position at Helena High School where she taught for 8 years! After that, Mrs. Manly moved to Hoover where this is her third year here. She absolutely loves it! It has been her dream to teach physics all day and she loves being able to do that along with teaching my students how the world works. She has also taught a variety of other science courses including biology, physical science, forensics, chemistry, and AP Physics I.
“I absolutely love physics and love getting other students excited about it! It is no surprise that I'm a huge nerd, but I also love being outdoors and doing activities like running, hiking, and camping!
AP Physics C: E&M is the second semester of a college level engineering physics course. We learn about charges, electric fields, circuits, capacitors, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. This course teaches you how to solve problems with algebra and calculus. We do a lot of labs in this class and have fun learning about the basics of technology and how it works!”
Please note that in order to take AP Physics C: E&M, you must have already completed AP Physics C: Mechanics and must at least be enrolled in Calculus or a higher math class.