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CONTENTS About REA
Acknowledgments
About Our Author
A Note from the Author
Study Schedule for AP Physics B
Study Schedule for AP Physics C Chapter 1
Excelling on the AP Physics B & C Exams
About This Book
About the Exam
AP Physics B Exam Format and Content
AP Physics C Exam Format and Content
Comparison of Topics Found on the Physics B and Physics C Exams
Use of Calculators
How to Use This Book
About Our Review Section
Scoring the Official Exams
Studying for Your Exam
Test-Taking Tips
The Day of the Exam
Contacting the AP Program AP PHYSICS B & C COURSE REVIEW Chapter 2
Data Analysis and Interpreting Graphs
Graphing Data Correctly
A General Approach to Linear Graphing
What If We Get a Curve?
General Approach to Graphing Nonlinear Data
Linearizing Data
Practice Session Problems Chapter 3
Kinematics: One- and Two-Dimensional Motion
One-Dimensional Motion
Two-Dimensional (Projectile) Motion
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 4
Applying Newtons Laws
Newtons Laws
Defining Forces
Free-Body Diagrams
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 5
Circular Motion
The Basics
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 6
Work and Conservation of Energy
Definitions of Work and Energy, and the WorkEnergy Theorem
Definitions of Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
Conservation of Total Mechanical Energy
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 7
Momentum and Impulse
Definitions
Conservation of Momentum
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 8
Thermodynamics (For Physics B Test Takers)
Mechanical Equivalent of Heat and Heat Transfer
Thermodynamic Laws and Processes
Understanding a Complete Thermodynamic Cycle Using PV Curves
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 9
Fluids (For Physics B Test Takers)
Pressure and Density Defined
Archimedes Law
Pascals Law
Absolute and Gauge Pressure
Bernoulli Equation
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 10
Electrostatics
Charge and Charging Objects
Conductors and Insulators
Induced Charge on Conductors
Polarization in an Insulator
Electrostatic Force
Typical Force Problems with Charge
Electric Fields
Basic Principles of Conductors and Fields
Electric Field of a Charged Metal Sphere
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 11
Electric Potential and Capacitance
Electric Potential
Point Charges and Spheres
Multiple Point Charges
Electric Potential of Spheres and Plates
Capacitance
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 12 Circuits
Current, Resistance, and Ohms Law
Circuit Analysis
Electrical Power and Energy
Capacitors in Circuits
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 13
Magnetism
Source of All Magnetism
Units of Magnetic Field
Magnetic Force on a Moving Charge
Force on a Current-Carrying Wire
Field of a Wire
Two Other Important Sources of Magnetic Fields
Induced Current
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 14
Geometrical Optics (For Physics B Test Takers)
The Normal
Snells Law and Refraction
Experimental Facts about Refraction
The Critical Angle
Lenses and Mirrors
Converging Lenses and Sign Conventions
Magnification in Lenses
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 15
Modern Physics (For Physics B Test Takers)
Complementary Nature of Light and the Quantization of Light
The Photoelectric Effect
Absorption and Emission of Light
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 16
Calculus Topics (For Physics C Test Takers)
Calculus Concepts to Master
Calculus in Kinematics
The Resistive Force Problem
Calculus in Work and Energy
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 17
Angular Mechanics (For Physics C Test Takers)
Angular Kinematics
Relating Linear Velocity to Angular Velocity and Rolling Motion
Moment of Inertia
The Parallel Axis Theorem
Torque and Newtons Second Law
Angular Momentum
Angular Momentum of an Object Moving Linearly
Practice Session Problems
Chapter 18
Electricity and Magnetism (For Physics C Test Takers)
Charge Density
Principle of Superposition
Determining Potential Caused by a Continuous Charge Distribution
Gausss Law
Difference in Potential
Calculus and the RC Circuit
Magnetic Flux
Faradays Law
Amperes Law
Practice Session Problems
Textbooks and Websites for Further Study AP PHYSICS B PRACTICE EXAMS
Practice Exam 1
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Exam 2
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers AP PHYSICS C PRACTICE EXAMS
Practice Exam 3Mechanics
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Exam 4Electricity and Magnetism
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Appendix A
Table of Information and Equations for AP Physics B and C