| Percentage Goals for Examinations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Content Area | Physics B | Physics C |
| I. Newtonian Mechanics | 35% | 50% |
A. Kinematics (including vectors, vector algebra,
components of vectors, coordinate systems, displacement, velocity, and
acceleration)
|
7% | 9% |
B. Newton's laws of motion
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9% | 10% |
C. Work, energy, power
|
5% | 7% |
D. Systems of particles, linear
momentum
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4% | 6% |
E. Circular motion and rotation
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4% | 9% |
F. Oscillations and gravitation
|
6% | 9% |
| II. Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Physics | 15% | N/A |
A. Fluid Mechanics
|
6% | |
B. Temperature and heat
|
2% | |
C. Kinetic theory and thermodynamics
|
7% | |
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AP Physics B December 9 to 17 Semester Exam Review. LNK2LRN™ 2010/11
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Plans for the Week and Assignments:
1. Thursday(12/09): Sample AP Physics B Physics Semester
Exam. HW: Complete Exam Review Handout #1.
2. Friday(12/10): Sample AP Physics B Physics Semester Exam.
HW: Complete Exam Review Handout #2.
4. Monday(12/13): Sample AP Physics B Physics Semester Exam.
HW: Complete Exam Review Handout #3.
5. Tuesday(12/14): Period 1 Semester Exam. Shortened classes
for Periods 2-7. HW: Study for Semester Exams.
6. Wednesday(12/15): Late Start (10:30). Period 2&3 Semester
Exams. HW: Study for Semester Exams.
7. Thursday(12/16): Late Start (10:30). Period 4 & 5 Semester
Exams. HW: Study for Semester Exams.
8. Friday(12/17): Late Start (10:30). Period 6 & 7 Semester Exams.
HW: Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Break!
Very Important: If you have any questions or miss a class, see
me before school (8:00 - 8:30 AM), during Lunch, 7th hour, or after
school. Best to send an email to rpersin@fau.edu.
WEBSITE NOTES: AP Physics B - Exam Review.
Physics B seeks to be representative of topics covered in similar college
courses, as determined by periodic surveys. Accordingly, goals have been
set for percentage coverage of five general areas. Here are the percent
coverages for each area:
Semester 1:
- Newtonian Mechanics (35%)
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Physics (15%)
Semester 2:
- Electricity and Magnetism (25%)
- Waves and Optics (15%)
- Atomic and Nuclear Physics (10%)
Many colleges and universities include additional topics such as special
relativity. Some AP teachers may wish to add such supplementary material
to an AP Physics B course. Many teachers have found that a good time to
do this is late in the year, after the AP Exams have been given.
Now, for success on the Semester Exam, make sure that you follow the
following problem-solving steps.
(i) read the problem and identify the given variables
(ii) determine what you are asked to solve for
(iii) find the correct equation to use
(iv) use Algebra, Trigonometry, and/or Calculus to isolate the unknown
(v) substitute-in the given information and simplify.
Here is your first Semester Exam Review Link:
Complete Online Review #1.
Comparison of Topics in Physics B and Physics C
The table below identifies the content of the Physics B and C Exams. These
percentages indicate the approximate weighting of the major categories for
the entire exam. For each category, important subtopics are listed. Questions
for the examination will come from these subtopics, but not all of the
subtopics will necessarily be included in every examination, just as they are
not necessarily included in every AP or college course.
Please note: Although fewer topics are covered in Physics C than in Physics B,
they are covered in greater depth and greater analytical and mathematical
sophistication, including calculus applications.
Subtopics that are covered in Physics C, but not Physics B.
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USEFUL LINKS AND WEBSITES TO VISIT: |
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And Always Remember... "From Newtonian Mechanics, Through Quantum Theory, Without Knowledge of Physics, Life Would Be Dreary." |
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