Paul Kanter
Agoura High School
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The topics taught will be in line with the AP Physics C curriculum thought the order and depth may change as the year unfolds.
Semester 1
Vectors
Kinematics, Algebra and Calculus based, Projectile Motion
Newton’s Laws of Motion, Frictional Forces, Tensions
Static Forces, Torques, Frictional Forces along Incline Planes
Energy, Work, Power
Impulse and Momentum, Center of Mass of Systems of
Particles, Elastic and Inelastic Collisions, The Rocket
Problem
Semester 2
Circular Motion and Centripetal Forces
Torques and Rotational Dynamics, Rotational Kinematics, Angular Momentum
Simple Harmonic Motion, Elastic Spring Systems,
Pendulums, Physical Pendulums, Oscillations
Newton’s Law of Gravity, Circular and Elliptical Orbits, Escape Velocity
Static Electricity, Fields, Forces, Gauss’ Law
Potentials, Capacitors, Dielectrics
Circuits, Simple and Non Simple, RC circuits