AP Physics Learning Activities

Determine the time constant of an RC circuit, and calculate the resistance of an unknown resistor.

Determine the spring constant of a spring using two methods.

Draw connections between the displacement method for determining density and the bouyant force.

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

Explore the factors that create an EMF in the interaction of a magnetic field and coil of wire.

Explore precision and error in measurement.

Visualize and compare the relative strengths of different magnetic fields.

Explore resistance in series and parallel circuits.

Analyze the displacement of an object with constant velocity and an object that is accelerating.

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