AP Physics C: Mechanics

Course Title: 
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Course Description: 

AP Physics C: Mechanics is a semester-long calculus-based physics course designed to be equivalent to an introductory university-level physics course when taken in conjunction with AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (OP053). In this course, students explore mechanics, including study of kinematics, force, circular motion, momentum, energy, rotation, gravitation, and simple harmonic oscillation. By completing lab work (a combination of at-home labs and virtual labs), students reinforce their understanding of concepts, gain hands-on experimentation experience, and develop their written communication skills. This course prepares students for the AP Physics C Mechanics exam, though the scope of the course is not limited exclusively to the AP curriculum. Prior completion of AP Calculus BC is advantageous but not required.

School Information: 
State: 
CA
City: 
Palo Alto
Enter high school name: 
Stanford Online High School
Address: 
505 South 12th Street
Zip code: 
95112
No

Requested competency code:

  • Lab Science
Date submitted: 
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Approved: 
Denied: 
Deferred: 
Deferred: 
Yes
Date: 
Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Reason: 

Please provide details on the hand-on labs that are conducted in this course. 

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