Master electric fields, magnetic fields, circuits, and electromagnetic phenomena through calculus-based physics.
← Back to AP CoursesAP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism is a calculus-based physics course covering electrostatics, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. The course emphasizes problem-solving using calculus and prepares students for the AP Physics C: E&M exam.
Notes, formula sheets, and problem-solving guides for AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism.
You'll begin your study of the electric force with an exploration of electric charges.
You'll continue your study by analyzing forms of energy that occur when electric charges interact.
You'll explore how electric charge can move through an object and the factors that affect the way charge moves.
You'll build on your knowledge of electrical components to investigate the nature of electric circuits and explore current, resistance, and power.
You'll begin your exploration of magnetism by learning how magnetic fields are generated, how they behave, and how they relate to electricity.
You'll build on what you've learned about charges, currents, and electric and magnetic fields to explore electromagnetic forces and their properties.