AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism - SC621A/B

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism - SC621A/B

Learning Recommendations: Successful completion of a Physics course. Successful completion of an AP Calculus course

General Description: AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism is a year-long, calculus-based, college-level physics course designed for students planning to specialize or major in physical science or engineering. The course covers electricity and magnetism topics such as electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course. This course prepares students for the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exam.

AP exam registration occurs in September and October, with fees varying each year. Scholarships are available for those who qualify. College credit may be earned with a passing score on the AP exam, though the score qualification and amount of credit earned vary by college.

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism offers a rigorous, college-level curriculum that challenges students and prepares them for further studies in physics and engineering, providing valuable problem-solving and analytical skills through hands-on and technology-driven learning experiences.

Content: Students will actively engage in learning and experiencing the following topics:

1. Electrostatics:
   1. Charge and Coulomb’s Law
   2. Electric field and electric potential (including point charges)
   3. Gauss’s Law
   4. Fields and potentials of other charge distributions
2. Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics:
   1. Electrostatics with conductors
   2. Capacitors
   3. Dielectrics
3. Electric Circuits:
   1. Current, resistance, power
   2. Steady-state direct current circuits with batteries and resistors
   3. Capacitors in circuits
4. Magnetic Fields:
   1. Forces on moving charges in magnetic fields
   2. Forces on current-carrying wires in magnetic fields
5. Electromagnetism:
   1. Electromagnetic induction (including Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law)
   2. Inductance (including LR and LC circuits)
   3. Maxwell’s Equations

Homework: Students will use WebAssign to complete homework online, with an expectation of 1-2 hours of homework per week.

Equipment to be Provided by Student:

• Graphing calculator
• Access to the internet

Course Fees: Course fees may apply