AP® Physics 2: Challenging Concepts from edX

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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