Physics 11 vs Physics 12 vs AP Physics

Test Preparation
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<p>Gr. 11 Curriculum:
Wave Motion and Geometrical Optics
Kinematics
Forces
Newton’s Laws
Momentum
Energy
Special Relativity
Nuclear Fission and Fusion</p>

<p>Gr. 12 Curriculum:
Experiments and Graphical Methods
Vectors
Kinematics
Dynamics
Momentum
Equilibrium
Circular Motion
Gravitation
Electrostatics
Electric Circuits
Electromagnetism</p>

<p>What do you learn in AP Physics? Do you just expand on the topics listed above? Is the AP Physics test hard? I’m atrocious at it, and I’m just wondering if I should even bother to take the test or not.</p>

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<p><a href=“Course & Exam Pages – AP Central | College Board”>Supporting Students from Day One to Exam Day – AP Central | College Board; has links to the various AP physics course and test descriptions.</p>