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AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism is a semester-long calculus-based physics course designed to be equivalent to an introductory university-level physics course when taken in conjunction with AP Physics C: Mechanics (OP051). In this course, the main focus is on electricity and magnetism, including exploration of electrostatic force, electric fields, electric potential, simple circuits, magnetic fields, induction, and EM Waves. By completing lab work (a combination of at-home labs and virtual labs), students reinforce their understanding of concepts, gain hands-on experimentation experience, and develop their written communication skills. This course prepares students for the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism exam, though the scope of the course is not limited exclusively to the AP curriculum. Prior completion of AP Calculus BC is advantageous but not required.

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Course Number
OP053
Level
High School
Semester
Spring
Credit Hours
5.00
Subject
Science
Prerequisites
AP Physics C Mechanics (OP051) or equivalent. Corequisite: AP Calculus BC (OM4BC), Calculus C (OM42C), or equivalent.
Additional Information
Passing score on AP Physics 2 exam

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