AP Physics C General Outline

In AP Physics C we tackle the typical 1st year of calculus based physics for science and engineering majors. The AP Exam is scheduled for Tuesday May 14, 2024 (afternoon session). The areas of study include the following:

• Introductory calculus of physics, vectors, and graphing

• Linear Motion (1D Kinematics)

• Two Dimensional Motion (including projectile motion and circular motion)

• Newtons Laws - Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

• Work, Energy, and Power

• Conservation of Energy

• Momentum, Impulse, Center of Mass

• Rotational Motion - Torque and Rolling Motion

• Rotational Motion - Angular Momentum (also planetary motion)

• Simple Harmonic Motion

• Universal Gravitation - force, field, and potential

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• Electric Force and Field

• Electric Potential

• Gauss's Law

• Capacitance and Dielectrics

• Electric Circuits - Resistive and Capacitive (and RC)

• Magnetic Forces and Fields

• Electromagnetism

• Electromagnetic Induction (and Maxwell's Equations!)