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AP Physics 2- Algebra-Based Study Notes- 2025 syllabus

AP Physics 2- Algebra-Based Study Notes – 2025 Syllabus

AP Physics 2- Algebra-Based Study Notes as per New Syllabus of 2025 for AP Physics 2

Prepare for the AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based exam with expertly crafted Study Notes , MCQs and FRQs. Access practice questions, detailed solutions, and tips to excel in topics like thermodynamics, optics, and more!

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AP Physics 2- Algebra-Based Study Notes

Unit 9: Thermodynamics

Unit 10: Electric Force, Field, and Potential

Unit 11: Electric Circuits

Unit 12: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

Unit 13: Geometric and Physical Optics

Unit 14: Waves , Sound , and Physical Optics 

Unit 15: Modern Physics

AP Physics 2- Algebra-Based

AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students deepen their understanding by developing and testing models of physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations.

Students explore and solve problems in the following topics:

  • Thermodynamics
  • Electric force, field, and potential
  • Electric circuits
  • Magnetism and electromagnetism
  • Geometric optics
  • Waves, sound, and physical optics
  • Modern physics
Exam Weighting for the Multiple-Choice Section of the AP Physics 2 Exam.
Units of InstructionExam Weighting
Unit 9: Thermodynamics15–18%
Unit 10: Electric Force, Field, and Potential15–18%
Unit 11: Electric Circuits15–18%
Unit 12: Magnetism and Electromagnetism12–15%
Unit 13: Geometric Optics12–15%
Unit 14: Waves, Sound, and Physical Optics12–15%
Unit 15: Modern Physics12–15%

Advanced Placement (AP) Exams: Offered each May, AP courses and their exams allow high school students to earn college credit, advanced placement, or both.

AP Physics exams:

  • AP Physics 1
  • AP Physics 2
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics
  • AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

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