AP Physics Learning Activities

Study rays refracting through various transparent media, then determine the focal length of a lens.

Optimize the distribution of weights on a wheel, then determine g using a rotational apparatus.

Observe how charges affect one another and propose an explanation in terms of charge distribution.

Measure the static and kinetic friction between two surfaces using direct and indirect methods.

Explore charging by induction and discover how a Leyden jar stores electric charges.

Determine the spring constant of a spring-powered launcher by analyzing the work done on a system.

Use Bernoulli’s Principle to predict the landing spot of a stream of water leaking from a bucket.

Use a calorimetric technique to determine the temperature of a Bunsen burner flame.

Explore a standing wave on a string and determine the linear mass density of the string.

Determine the landing position of a ball launched horizontally from the top of a table.