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AP Physics C Independent Unit: Circuits

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The circuits unit is largely a review of circuit analysis from your previous algebra-based physics course, with the addition of a few calculus concepts and slightly more involved analysis requirements.  The circuits unit will be presented as an independent unit, with students expected to manage and utilize both in-class and out-of-school time appropriately in order to turn in all deliverables at the beginning of class on the due date specified.

 

  1. Read textbook Chapter 25.  Work through examples 25-1, 25-2, 25-7, 25-16, 25-17, 25-18, and 25-19.  Turn in neatly organized work for these problems.
  2. Watch all APlusPhysics AP-C videos in the “Circuits” section.
  3. Watch Walter Lewin MIT 8.02 Physics Videos (Spring 2002) Lectures 9 & 10.
  4. Complete WebAssign problems, showing all work “WA-Circuits.”
  5. Complete the NASA “Space Shuttle Short Circuit” activity (teams of 2-3).
  6. APC EM FR Problems 2010#2, 2004#2, 2007#1, 2003#2, 2006#2 and achieve a score of 100% (answers available to check your work).
  7. Complete the “Measuring Capacitance” Lab (teams of 2-3).
  8. Complete the C Current 2007 practice exam and score 100% (answers available to check your work).
  9. Make Your Own SimuLab to assist students in exploring RC circuits.
  10. Catch up on your APlusPhysics blog posts (target is one per week), comment on at least one other blog post per week, and rate at least three blog posts.  If you’re searching for topics, examining the parallels of RC circuits and free fall with retarding forces is a great way to begin.

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Due: 3/7/14

You may work alone or in groups, and the order and scheduling of your activities is completely up to you.  Prior to class on exam day (specified above), you are to place your work for items #1, and 4-9, all stapled together with your name, in the INBOX.

 

I will be available for guidance if you get stuck, but recommend you utilize the available resources (including each other) to help you independently first.  These resources include, but are not limited to:

 

APlusPhysics videos and unit guide sheets

Walter Lewin / Hippocampus videos

LearnAPPhysics.com

Physics Forums HW Help: http://aplusphysics.com/forums