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Larry Cain,
Peggy Bertrand,
and
Robert Morse
This course covers 9 challenging topics in AP® Physics 2. Well-respected AP instructors from around the USA will lead you through video, assessment questions, and interactive activities.
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This course covers 9 challenging topics in AP® Physics 2. Well-respected AP instructors from around the USA will lead you through video, assessment questions, and interactive activities.
Read more
This course covers 9 challenging topics in AP® Physics 2. Well-respected AP instructors from around the USA will lead you through video, assessment questions, and interactive activities.
Each module breaks these tricky topics into bite-sized pieces—with short instructional videos, on-screen simulations, interactive graphs, and practice problems written by many of the same people who write and grade your AP® Physics 2 exam.
Topics include:
- Electrostatic Fields
- Gravitational and Electric Potentials
- Electromagnetic Induction
- Capacitance
- Thermodynamics
- Pressure, Force & Flow in Fluids
- Mirrors & Lenses
- Diffraction & Interference
- Atomic Transitions
* Advanced Placement® and AP® are trademarks registered and/or owned by the College Board, which was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, these offerings. Stand-alone units cover the most challenging concepts in the newly redesigned AP® Physics 2 curricula (based on College Board data from 2011–2013 AP® Physics B exams).
What you'll learn
- Mastery of challenging concepts from the AP® Physics 2 curriculum
- Learn from experienced AP® Physics teachers
- Building skills and intuition through interactive simulations, graphing, data analysis and experiments
- Practice with graded exam-style questions (with explanations)
- Preparing for the AP® Physics 2 exam!
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Learning objectives
- Mastery of challenging concepts from the ap® physics 2 curriculum
- Learn from experienced ap® physics teachers
- Building skills and intuition through interactive simulations, graphing, data analysis and experiments
- Practice with graded exam-style questions (with explanations)
- Preparing for the ap® physics 2 exam!
- Mastery of challenging concepts from the ap® physics 2 curriculum
- Learn from experienced ap® physics teachers
- Building skills and intuition through interactive simulations, graphing, data analysis and experiments
- Practice with graded exam-style questions (with explanations)
- Preparing for the ap® physics 2 exam!
Syllabus
Electrostatic Fields Robert MorseAP Physics Instructor St. Albans SchoolWashington, DC Gravitational and Electric Potentials Marc ReifAP Physics Instructor Fayetteville High SchoolFayetteville, AR Electromagnetic Induction Deborah RoudebushAP Physics Instructor Oakton High SchoolFairfax, VA Capacitance Deborah OrmondRebecca HowellMichelle StrandAP Physics Instructors Randolph SchoolHuntsville, ALLambert High SchoolSuwannee, GAWest Fargo High SchoolWest Fargo, ND Thermodynamics James LincolnAP Physics Instructor Tarbut V'Torah High SchoolIrvine, CA Pressure, Force and Flow in Fluids Gardner FriedlanderAP Physics Instructor University School of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI Mirrors and Lenses Angela JensvoldRebecca HowellMichelle StrandAP Physics Instructors Diamond Bar High SchoolDiamond Bar, CALambert High SchoolSuwannee, GAWest Fargo High SchoolWest Fargo, ND Diffraction and Interference Rebecca HowellBrad DavisAP Physics Instructor Lambert High SchoolSuwannee, GACentennial High SchoolRoswell, GA Atomic Transitions Deborah OrmondAP Physics Instructor Randolph SchoolHuntsville, AL End of Course Assessment James VanderWeideAP Physics Instructor Hudsonville High SchoolHudsonville, MI Full-Course Reviewer (all topics) Dolores GendeAP Physics Instructor Pine Crest SchoolFort Lauderdale, FL
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Taught by experienced AP® Physics instructors, who are recognized for their work in the field
Covers challenging concepts from the AP® Physics 2 curriculum, providing a strong foundation for students preparing for the exam
Utilizes interactive simulations, graphing, data analysis, and experiments to enhance learning and build intuition
Provides practice with graded exam-style questions, giving learners valuable feedback and preparation for the AP® Physics 2 exam
Includes modules covering a range of topics, allowing learners to focus on specific areas they need to strengthen
Learners may need to come in with some background knowledge or take prerequisite courses, depending on their individual needs
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2 to 4 hours per week for 9 weeks
Level
Intermediate
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edX
Institution
Davidson Next
Instructors
Larry Cain
Peggy Bertrand
Robert Morse
Language
English
Transcript
English
Good to know
Taught by experienced AP® Physics instructors, who are recognized for their work in the field
Covers challenging concepts from the AP® Physics 2 curriculum, providing a strong foundation for students preparing for the exam
Utilizes interactive simulations, graphing, data analysis, and experiments to enhance learning and build intuition
Provides practice with graded exam-style questions, giving learners valuable feedback and preparation for the AP® Physics 2 exam
Includes modules covering a range of topics, allowing learners to focus on specific areas they need to strengthen
Learners may need to come in with some background knowledge or take prerequisite courses, depending on their individual needs
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