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AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

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AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism explores concepts such as electrostatics, conductors, capacitors and dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. Students will perform hands-on laboratory work and in-class activities to investigate phenomena and use calculus to solve problems.

Common Challenges When Learning AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Difficulty in grasping abstract Electricity & Magnetism concepts: Requiring a deep understanding of electric fields, magnetic fields, electric potential, Gauss's Law, Ampere's Law, Faraday's Law, etc.
Challenge with applying Calculus: Demanding proficient use of differentiation and integration to describe and solve Electricity & Magnetism problems.
Barrier in 3-dimensional spatial thinking: Needing to accurately visualize and analyze electric field vectors, magnetic field vectors, and forces in space.
Obstacle in solving complex Electricity & Magnetism problems: Requiring the flexible combination of multiple physical laws and calculus tools.

Course Content

Unit 1: Electrostatics

1.1: Coulomb’s Law

1.2: Electric field and electric potential

1.3: Electric potential due to point charges and uniform fields

1.4: Gauss’s Law

1.5: Fields and potentials of other charge distributions

Unit 2: Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics

2.1: Electrostatics with conductors

2.2: Capacitors

2.3: Dielectrics

Unit 3: Electric Circuits

3.1: Current and resistance

3.2: Current, resistance, and power

3.3: Steady-state direct-current circuits with batteries and resistors only

3.4: Gauss’s Law

Unit 4: Magnetic Fields

4.1: Forces on moving charges in magnetic fields

4.2: Forces on current carrying wires in magnetic fields

4.3: Fields of long current carrying wires

4.4: The Biot-Savart Law and Ampère’s Law

Unit 5: Electromagnetism

5.1: Electromagnetic induction (including Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law)

5.2: Inductance (including LR circuits)

5.3: Maxwell’s equations

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AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

How difficult is AP Physics C: E&M, and does it require Calculus?

This is one of the most challenging AP Physics courses, equivalent to university level, and it mandatorily requires students to have a solid knowledge of Calculus (typically equivalent to Calculus I & II) to solve problems.

How does this subject differ from AP Physics 1, 2, and AP Physics C: Mechanics?

AP Physics 1 & 2 use algebra and cover a broader range of physics topics. AP Physics C (both Mechanics and E&M) uses Calculus and delves deeper into fundamental principles, especially suitable for students oriented towards engineering and physics. E&M focuses entirely on the field of Electricity and Magnetism.

Which concepts are often the most difficult in AP Physics C: E&M?

Gauss's Law, Ampere's Law, Faraday's Law, concepts of electric flux, magnetic flux, electromagnetic induction, RLC circuits, and the application of calculus to problems related to electromagnetic fields are often the most challenging parts.

How is the practical (Lab) component assessed?

The AP exam focuses on assessing the ability to understand experimental principles, design procedures, and analyze data collected from Electricity & Magnetism experiments, rather than direct hands-on skills in the lab.

How does Intertu specifically support students studying AP Physics C: E&M?

Intertu focuses on clarifying abstract Electricity & Magnetism concepts, providing detailed guidance on applying Calculus to solve Physics problems, practicing skills in analyzing complex situations, and offering effective AP exam strategies.

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