AP Physics Syllabus 2009
-
2010
Taken from the
AP Physics B Syllabus
, College
Board, AP Physics Workshop Handbook 2009
I. Introduction
Unit 1: Math and Data Review
(~1
.5
week)
Algebra and data collection review
Vector addition using both graphing and
algebra
II. Newtonian Mechanics
Unit 2: Kinematics
(~2.5 weeks)
Motion in one dimension
1.
Position and velocity graphs
2.
Equations of motion with constant acceleration
Motion in two dimensions
1.
Projectiles
2.
Circular motion
Unit 3: Newton’s Laws
(~2.5 weeks)
Static equilibrium (first law)
Dynamics of single body (second law)
Systems of two or more bodies (third law)
Gravitation
Applications
1.
Inclined planes
2.
Static and kinetic friction
3.
Planetary motion
Unit 4: Work, Energy, Power and Momentum
(~2.5 weeks)
Wor
k and Work
-
Kinetic Energy Theorem
Conservation forces and potential energy
1.
Gravity
2.
Springs
Conservation of mechanical energy
Power
Simple harmonic motion
1.
Springs and pendulums
2.
Energies of simple harmonic motion
Momentum
1.
Impulse
-
Momentum Theorem
2.
Conservation of linear momentum and collisions
3.
Conservation of angular momentum
III. Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Physics
Unit 5: Fluid Mechanics
(~2 weeks)
Density and pressure
1.
Pressure vs. depth
2.
Pascal’s Law
Buoyancy and Archimedes Principle
Fluid flow
continuity
Bermouli’s equation
Applications
1.
Hydraulics
2.
Flotation
3.
Flight
4.
Plumbing
Unit 6: Thermal Physics
(~2.5 weeks)
Temperature and thermal effects
1.
Mechanical equivalent of heat
2.
Heat transfer and thermal expansion
3.
Calorimetry
Kinetic Theory, Ideal
gases and Gas Laws
Thermodynamics
First Law of Thermodynamics
1.
Internal energy
2.
Energy conservation
3.
Molar heat capacity of a gas
Second Law of Thermodynamics
1.
Directions of processes
2.
Entropy
Heat engines and refrigerators
IV. Electricity and Magnetism
Unit
7: Electrostatics
(~2.5
weeks)
Coulomb’s Law
Electric fields and Gauss’ Law
Electric potential energy and electric potential
Capacitance
1.
Graphical description
2.
Capacitors in series and parallel
Unit 8: Current Electricity
(~2
.5
weeks)
Electric circuits
1.
Emf, current, resistance and power
2.
DC circuits
a.
Series and parallel circuits
b.
Batteries and internal resistance
c.
Ohm’s Law and Kirchhoff’s Rules
d.
Voltmeters and ammeters
e.
Capacitors in circuits
3. Applications
Unit 9: Electromagnetism
(~2
.5
weeks)
M
agnetostatics
1.
Force of a magnetic field on a moving charge
2.
Force of a magnetic field on a current carrying wire
3.
Magnetic fields due to straight and coiled wires
Electromagnetic introduction
1.
Magnetic flux
2.
Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law
Applications
V. Waves
and Optics
Unit 10: Wave Motion and Sound
(~2
weeks)
Description and characteristics of waves
Standing waves and harmonics
1.
String
2.
Open and closed tube
Doppler Effect
Sound intensity and power
Musical applications
Unit 11: Optics
(~2.5 weeks)
Geometric
optics
1.
Reflection, refraction and Snell’s Law
2.
Images formed by mirrors
3.
Images formed by lenses
4.
Ray diagrams and the thin lens/mirror equation
Physical optics
1.
Electromagnetic spectrum
2.
Interference and path difference
3.
Interference effects
VI. Atomic and
Modern Physics
Unit 12: Modern physics
(~1.5 weeks)
Atomic physics and quantum effects
1.
Photons and photoelectric effect
2.
X
-
ray production
3.
Electron energy levels
4.
Compton scattering
Nuclear physics
1.
Nuclear processes
a.
Modes of radioactive decay
b.
Fission
c.
Fusion
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