Unofficial7 units3 h exam
AP Physics 2 review
Algebra-based thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics.
Exam format
| Section | Questions | Time | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple choice | 40 questions | 1 h 20 min | scientific or graphing |
| Free response | 4 questions | 1 h 40 min | scientific or graphing |
Calculator policy: Calculator allowed throughout.
Units
- Unit 1
Thermodynamics
Ideal gases, heat transfer and the laws of thermodynamics.
- Unit 2
Electric Force, Field and Potential
Coulomb's law, fields and potential.
- Unit 3
Electric Circuits
Resistors and capacitors in circuits.
- Unit 4
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Magnetic forces, fields and induction.
- Unit 5
Geometric Optics
Reflection, refraction, mirrors and lenses.
- Unit 6
Waves, Sound and Physical Optics
Interference and diffraction.
- Unit 7
Modern Physics
Photons, atomic energy levels and nuclear physics.
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