AP Physics B

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AP Physics B

• Course Outline
• Mechanics
• Thermodynamics
• Electricity Magnetism
• Fluid Dynamics
• Waves
• Optics
• Modern Topics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Atomic Nuclear

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Supplies

• Lab Notebook
• Bound Composition Book, Not Spiral
• Spiral Notebook
• Class Notes
• Folder with Pockets
• Floppy Disk with Case
• Zip Disk
• Scientific Calculator

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Course Grading

• Marking Period Grade
• 30 Homework, Class work
• 30 Labs, Class Activities
• 40 Exams, Quizzes
• Final Grade
• 80 Marking Period Grades
• 20 Final Project
• done after AP Exam

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Homework

• Grading
• 30 Points
• 10 points for each of two graded problems
• 10 points for clarity quality
• Avoid H.P.P.C. Method
• Hunt
• Peck
• Plug
• Chug
• Homework Benchmarks

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Physics Equations

• They are expressions which describe fundamental
  ideas in symbolic form
• not just bunch of jibberish
• They should not be merely memorized
• L3
• Learn it
• Live it
• Love it

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Homework Expectations

• Use discarded computer paper in blue bins
• Do not crowd problems on page
• Be organized, take pride in your work
• convince me that you understand the problem
• Draw a picture or diagram to clarify
• label and include given values and unknowns
• make sure vector quantities show direction
• Write down appropiate L cubes
• Reduce, simplify, customize

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Homework Expectations (cont.)

• Include Units with Answer
• Produce Quality Work
• Clarity
• Organization
• Complete
• Hand in homework when due
• late work receives half credit maximum

CLARITY
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Lab Expectations

• My job is to clarify your goal for the lab
• Provide background
• Introduce equipment needed
• General Procedures
• Not only or perhaps best method to use
• You and partners must decide
• Go-fer Role
• Do not try to pick my brain
• not much left to pick

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Lab Writeups

• Make sure I clarify what is expected for a given
  lab
• Abstract
• word processed
• Diagrams
• computer generated
• labeled
• Graphs
• Excel
• Analysis

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Computer Skills

• Word Processing
• Drawing
• Spreadsheets
• Excel
• Presentation
• PowerPoint
• Simulation Development
• Interactive Physics, Electronics Workbench
• Internet Search
• Web Page Production

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EXAMS

• In Class
• Written
• Performance Tasks
• Lab Practicals
• Computer Lab Practicals
• Excel
• Interactive Physics

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Other Suggestions

• Come in for Extra Help
• Get help during office hours
• Get help after school
• Develop study groups
• Dont try to slug it out alone
• Get help
• Ask questions