In this Advanced Placement Physics course, roughly one-half of the year is devoted to mechanics (motion, forces, work, energy, and power). Use of Calculus in problem solving and in derivations is expected to increase as the course progresses. In the second half of the year, the primary emphasis is on classical electricity and magnetism. Calculus is used freely in formulating principles and in solving problems. The Advanced Placement Physics C examination consists of two parts, each 1 1/2 hours long. A student may take either or both and separate grades are reported for each. Successful completion of the test may earn the student credit for one or two semesters of college calculus-based physics. (This sequence is required for any technical curriculum, i.e., engineering.)
- Teacher: Andrew Mikolajczak