AP Physics

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This article is part of the Advanced Placement Program series.

General Exam Structure

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Subjects: Art History Biology Calculus (AB & BC) Chemistry Chinese Language and Culture Comparative Government & Politics Computer Science A Computer Science AB English Language & Composition English Literature & Composition Environmental Science European History French Language French Literature German Language Human Geography Italian Language and Culture Japanese Language and Culture Latin: Vergil Latin Literature Macroeconomics Microeconomics Music Theory Physics B Physics C: Mechanics Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Psychology Russian Language and Culture Spanish Language Spanish Literature Statistics Studio Art (2-D, 3-D, & Drawing) U.S. History U.S. Government & Politics World History

AP Physics includes two, separate examinations that are offered as part of the College Board's Advanced Placement Program.

• AP Physics B is a science course that is separated into five different sections of study: Newtonian Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Physics, Waves and Optics, and Atomic and Nuclear Physics.

• AP Physics C focuses on Newtonian Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism. Use of calculus in problem solving and in derivations is expected.

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• AP Physics C outline, including a Comparison of Topics in Physics B and Physics C