Barrons How to Prepare for the Ap Physics C

by Pelcovits, Robert A.

• ISBN13: 9780764118029
• ISBN10: 0764118021
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Barrons Test Prep

Summary

A comprehensive review of Physics C curriculum topics is followed by a diagnostic test and two Advanced Placement practice exams with answers explained. An introductory section consists of a review of vectors, basic calculus concepts, and strategies for problem solving on the AP exam. Physics C topics reviewed fall under two major headings: Mechanics and Electricity and Magnetism. The Mechanics section covers topics that include Newton's laws, linear momentum and collisions, and universal gravitation. The Electricity and Magnetism section covers Gauss's Law, DC circuits with resistors and batteries, magnetic fields, Ampere's Law, and much more. This brand new Barron's title makes ideal preparation of the AP Examination in Physics C.

Author Biography

Robert Pelcovits is a professor of physics at Brown University, where he has taught since 1979. He earned his B.A. and M.S. degrees at the University of Pennsylvania and his Ph.D. at Harvard University. The author of over 50 publications in condensed matter theoretical physics, he has lectured at many universities throughout the world. In 1999, he was awarded the Philip J. Bray Award for Teaching Excellence in the Physical Sciences by Brown University.

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(6)
Diagnostic Test	7	(43)
Background	50	(9)
One-Dimensional Kinematics	59	(24)
Three-Dimensional Kinematics	83	(39)
Newton's Laws	122	(40)
Work, Energy, and Power	162	(34)
Linear Momentum and Center of Mass	196	(35)
Rotation I: Kinematics, Force, Work, and Energy	231	(28)
Rotation II: Inertia, Equilibrium, and Combined Rotation/Translation	259	(41)
Simple Harmonic Motion	300	(31)
Universal Gravitation	331	(25)
Coulomb's Law and Electric Fields Due to Point Charges	356	(31)
Calculating Electric Fields and Voltages Due to Continuous Charge Distributions	387	(30)
Gauss's Law	417	(35)
Analysis of Circuits Containing Batteries and Resistors	452	(28)
Capacitors	480	(27)
RC Circuits	507	(16)
Magnetic Fields	523	(56)
Faraday's and Lenz's Law	579	(37)
Inductors	616	(40)
Maxwell's Equations	656	(9)
Supplemental Test I	665	(42)
Supplemental Test II	707	(39)
Appendix: Physics C Equations	746	(4)
Index	750