The fluids unit is new to the course starting in the 2024-2025 school year. This section of the website is currently under construction. Last updated 7/11/2025.
(Worksheet problems taken from textbook (Serway), TIPERs Sensmaking Tasks for Introductory Physics, and old AP Problems from workbooks and AP Classroom)
Pre-lecture reading assignment: Sections 9.1 and 9.2
Notes: Density and Pressure, Filled Out
Worksheet: Density and Pressure, Answers
Pre-lecture reading assignment: Sections 9.3 and 9.4
Notes: Absolute Pressure, Filled Out
Worksheets:
Pressure 1, Answers
Pressure 2, Answers
Pressure 3, Answers
Pre-lecture reading assignment: Section 9.5
Notes: The Buoyant Force, Filled Out
Worksheets:
The Buoyant Force, Answers (TIPERs ranking tasks)
Buoyant Force Calculations, Answers
Tension and Buoyant Forces, Answers (AP Workbook)
Lab Handout: Buoyant Force
Pre-lecture reading assignment: Section 9.6.1
Notes: The Continuity Equation, Filled Out
Worksheets:
The Continuity Equation, Answers
Pre-lecture reading assignment: Sections 9.6.2 and 9.7
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Worksheets:
Lab Handout: Fluid Dynamics Inquiry Lab
Pre-lecture reading assignment: Section 9.8
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Pre-lecture reading assignment: Section 9.9 (Note 9.10 is not in AP curriculum)
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