💡 2023 AP Physics C: E&M Study Plan
Welcome to this plethora of resources that cover everything! This toolkit is constantly being updated with more resources! AP Physics C: E&M is a calculus-based, college-level course where you will develop an understanding of important physics concepts like change, force interactions, fields, and conservation through inquiry-driven study and lab experiences.
The AP Physics C: E&M Exam
A breakdown of the exam content by percentage.
| Unit | Exam Weighting (MCQ) |
|---|---|
| Unit 1: Electrostatics | 26%–34% |
| Unit 2: Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics | 14%–17% |
| Unit 3: Electric Circuits | 17%–23% |
| Unit 4: Magnetic Fields | 17%–23% |
| Unit 5: Electromagnetism | 14%–20% |
Science Practices
By taking AP Physics C: E&M, you’ll gain a variety of skills that will help you think and practice like a physicist.
| Skill | Description | Exam Weighting (MCQ) | Exam Weighting (FRQ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Visual Representations | Analyze and/or use representations of physical situations, excluding graphs. | 14–23% | 4–9% |
| 2. Question and Method | Determine scientific questions and methods. | 3–6% | 6–11% |
| 3. Representing Data and Phenomena | Create visual representations or models of physical situations. | Not assessed in the multiple-choice section | 13–20% |
| 4. Data Analysis | Analyze quantitative data represented in graphs. | 14–17% | 8–13% |
| 5. Theoretical Relationships | Determine the effects on a quantity when another quantity or the physical situation changes. | 25–32% | 20–24% |
| 6. Mathematical Routines | Solve problems of physical situations using mathematical relationships. | 14–20% | 20–24% |
| 7. Argumentation | Develop an explanation or scientific argument. | 14–20% | 11–18% |
Study Guides for Every Unit
⚡️ Unit 1 - Electrostatics
- 1.1 Electrostatics
- 1.2 Electric Fields & Electric Potential
- 1.3 Point Charges - Fields & Potentials
- 1.4 Gauss' Law
- 1.5 Other Charge Distributions - Fields & Potentials
🔋 Unit 2 - Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics
- 2.1 Electrostatics with Conductors
- 2.2 Capacitors
- 2.3 Dielectrics
🔌 Unit 3 - Electric Circuits
🧲 Unit 4 - Magnetic Fields
- 4.1 Magnetic Fields
- 4.2 Current-Carrying Wires & Magnetic Fields
- 4.3 Biot-Savart Law and Ampère's Law
⚛️ Unit 5 - Electromagnetism
- 5.1 Electromagnetism
- 5.2 Inductance
AP Physics C: E&M MCQ and FRQ
- ✍🏽 Ultimate Guide to the AP Physics C: E&M Exam: A complete breakdown of the entire AP exam, including tips, strategies, and practice questions for both the MCQ and FRQ.
Quicklinks
- 🤔 Is AP Physics C: E&M Hard/Worth Taking?: A breakdown of the two most asked questions about AP Physics C: E&M, including tips and advice from previous AP Physics C: E&M students.
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