AP Physics 2

Fluids, thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics

Exam Format

Know the structure before you walk in.

Multiple Choice

Section I

50 questions, 90 minutes, 50% of score.
Includes standalone and set-based questions.

Free Response

Section II

4 questions, 90 minutes, 50% of score.
Covers experimental design and qualitative/quantitative translation.

Key Policies

Calculator & Materials

Scientific or graphing calculator allowed throughout.
Equation sheet provided. Total time: 3 hours.

Scoring

Scale 1–5

Approximately 15% of students score a 5.
Scores of 3+ typically earn college credit.

Units

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Unit 1

Fluids

Fluid statics, Bernoulli's equation, and fluid dynamics

Unit 2

Thermodynamics

Laws of thermodynamics, heat engines, entropy, and ideal gases

Unit 3

Electric Force, Field, and Potential

Coulomb's law, electric fields, and electric potential

Unit 4

Electric Circuits

Current, resistance, capacitance, and Kirchhoff's laws

Unit 5

Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

Magnetic fields, forces on charges, and Faraday's law

Unit 6

Geometric and Physical Optics

Reflection, refraction, lenses, mirrors, and interference

Unit 7

Quantum, Atomic, and Nuclear Physics

Photoelectric effect, atomic models, and nuclear reactions

Course Resources

Everything you need to master AP Physics 2.

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Study Guide

Complete unit-by-unit breakdown with key concepts and formulas.

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Practice Test

Full-length timed exam with AP-style questions and scoring.

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Flashcards

Key terms and concepts in an easy-to-review format.

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Video Lessons

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Cheat Sheet

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