The curriculum is based on the topics included in the syllabus provided by the College Board. This is an algebra-based physics course that is equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics. The course covers fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism; optics; and atomic and nuclear physics.
Schools
Arlington Community High School
Wakefield High School
Washington-Liberty High School
Yorktown High School
Langston/New Directions
Prerequisites
Successful completion or concurrent enrollment in Pre-Calculus or Algebra ILL or completion of Physics or Intensified Physics. Concurrent enrollment in Selected Topics in Physics II, AP is required.
Notes
Students not taking the exam will not earn the additional quality point for either course. (24579) (24569)