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๐ŸงฒAP Physics 2

๐Ÿ“Œ Exam Date: May 17, 2024

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AP Physics 2 Study Guides by Unit

Unit 1 Overview: Fluids

10 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

1.1

Fluid Systems

4 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

1.2

Density

5 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

1.3

Fluids: Pressure and Forces

5 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

1.4

Fluids and Free-Body Diagrams

3 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

1.5

Buoyancy

3 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

Unit 2 Overview: Thermodynamics

12 min read

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Riya Patel

written by Riya Patel

2.1

Thermodynamic Systems

5 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

2.2

Pressure, Thermal Equilibrium, and the Ideal Gas Law

7 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

2.3

Thermodynamics and Forces

4 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

2.4

Thermodynamics and Free-Body Diagrams

6 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

2.5

Thermodynamics and Contact Forces

4 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

Unit 3 Overview: Electric Force, Field, and Potential

15 min read

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Riya Patel

written by Riya Patel

3.1

Electric Systems

4 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

3.2

Electric Charge

5 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

3.3

Conservation of Electric Charge

5 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

3.4

Charge Distributionโ€” Friction, Conduction, and Induction

5 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

3.5

Electric Permittivity

5 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

Unit 4 Overview: Electric Circuits

6 min read

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Riya Patel

written by Riya Patel

4.1

Definition and Conservation of Electric Charge

6 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

4.2

Resistivity and Resistance

7 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

4.3

Resistance and Capacitance

8 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

4.4

Kirchhoffโ€™s Loop Rule

4 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

Unit 5 Overview: Magnetism and Electromagnetic Induction

8 min read

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Riya Patel

written by Riya Patel

5.1

Electric Fields & Forces

8 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

5.2

Magnetic Permeability and Magnetic Dipole Moment

3 min read

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Jed Quiaoit

written by Jed Quiaoit

5.3

Electromagnetic Induction

6 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

5.4

Monopole and Dipole Fields

3 min read

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Jed Quiaoit

written by Jed Quiaoit

5.5

Magnetic Fields and Forces

7 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

Unit 6 Overview: Geometric and Physical Optics

7 min read

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Riya Patel

written by Riya Patel

6.1

Waves

7 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

6.2

Electromagnetic Waves

5 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

6.3

Periodic Waves

4 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

6.4

Refraction, Reflection, and Absorption

8 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

6.5

Images from Lenses and Mirrors

10 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

Unit 7 Overview: Quantum, Atomic, and Nuclear Physics

4 min read

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Riya Patel

written by Riya Patel

7.1

Systems and Fundamental Forces

8 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

7.2

Radioactive Decay

6 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

7.3

Energy in Modern Physics

4 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

7.4

Mass-Energy Equivalence

3 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

7.5

Properties of Waves and Particles

5 min read

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Daniella Garcia-Loos

written by Daniella Garcia-Loos

Additional Resources

The Ultimate AP Physics 2 Exam Guide

7 min read

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Peter Apps

written by Peter Apps

How Do I Self-Study AP Physics 2?

5 min read

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Jed Quiaoit

written by Jed Quiaoit

How Can I Be Prepared for the AP Physics 2 Multiple Choice?

6 min read

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Jed Quiaoit

written by Jed Quiaoit

How Can I Get a 5 in AP Physics 2?

4 min read

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Jed Quiaoit

written by Jed Quiaoit

What Memes Are Perfect for AP Physics 2?

5 min read

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Jed Quiaoit

written by Jed Quiaoit

Is AP Physics 2 Hard? Is AP Phys 2 Worth Taking?

5 min read

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Jed Quiaoit

written by Jed Quiaoit

What Are the Best AP Physics 2 Textbooks and Prep Books?

4 min read

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Jed Quiaoit

written by Jed Quiaoit

Big Reviews: Finals & Exam Prep

Prepare for the AP Physics 2 exam with our resources! They provide review of units, key concepts and topics, and exam strategies to help you do your best on exam day!

2022 AP Physics 2 Exam Guide

7 min read

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A Q

written by A Q



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