AP Physics B Standards and Goals
Standard A - Solve Kinematics problems.
Goal a - Use Kinematics Equations to Solve Problems involving objects moving at a constant velocity.
Goal b - Use Kinematics Equations to Solve Problems involving accelerating objects.
Goal c - Use Kinematics Equations to Solve Problems involving objects in free fall.
Goal d - Use Kinematics Equations to Solve Problems involving projectiles.
Goal e - Construct and Analyze Kinematic Graphs (Distance-Time, Velocity-Time, Acceleration-Time).
Standard B - Solve Dynamics problems.
Goal a - Draw Free Body Diagrams and Write Net Force Equations to solve problems involving forces.
Goal b - Solve problems by applying Newton’s ast law of motion.
Goal c - Solve problems by applying Newton’s bnd law of motion.
Goal d - Solve problems by applying Newton’s crd law of motion.
Goal e - Solve problems involving Friction.
Standard C - Solve Work, Energy and Power problems.
Goal a - Solve problems involving Work.
Goal b - Solve Work Problems using Force-Distance Graphs.
Goal c - Solve problems using the Work-Energy Theorem.
Goal d - Solve problems using the Conservation of Mechanical Energy Principle.
Goal e - Solve problems involving Power.
Standard D - Solve Linear Momentum problems.
Goal a - Solve problems involving the Impulse-Momentum Theorem.
Goal b - Solve Impulse problems using Force-Time Graphs.
Goal c - Solve problems involving the Law of Conservation of Momentum.
Standard E - Solve Circular Motion and Rotation problems.
Goal a - Solve problems for objects moving in a Horizontal Circle.
Goal b - Solve problems for objects moving in a Vertical Circle.
Goal c - Solve problems involving Torque for rigid objects.
Goal d - Solve problems involving Rotational Equilibrium.
Standard F - Solve oscillation and gravitation problems.
Goal a - Solve Simple Harmonic Motion problems involving Amplitude, Frequency, and Period.
Goal b - Solve problems involving a Spring.
Goal c - Solve problems involving a Pendulum.
Goal d - Solve problems using Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation.
Goal e - Solve problems involving objects in a Circular Orbit.
Standard G - Solve Fluid Mechanics problems.
Goal a - Solve Hydrostatic Pressure problems.
Goal b - Solve Buoyancy problems.
Goal c - Solve involving Fluid Flow Continuity problems.
Goal d - Use Bernoulli’s equation to solve Fluid problems.
Standard H - Solve Heat and Thermodynamics problems.
Goal a - Solve problems involving Heat Transfer.
Goal b - Solve problems involving Linear Thermal Expansion.
Goal c - Apply the Ideal Gas Law to solve problems.
Goal d - Apply the First Law of Thermodynamics to solve problems.
Goal e - Use Pressure-Volume Graphs to solve Thermodynamics problems.
Standard I - Solve Electrostatics problems.
Goal a - Use Coulomb’s Law to solve problems.
Goal b - Solve problems involving Electric Fields.
Goal c - Solve problems involving Electric Potential.
Goal d - Solve problems involving Parallel Plate Capacitors.
Standard J - Solve Electric Circuit problems.
Goal a - Solve problems involving Direct Electric Current, Resistance, and Power.
Goal b - Use Ohm’s Law to solve problems.
Goal c - Solve problems involving Series, Parallel, and Combination Direct Current Circuits.
Goal d - Solve problems involving Capacitors in Series or Parallel.
Standard K - Solve Magnetic Field and Electromagnetism problems.
Goal a - Solve problems involving Forces on moving charges in Magnetic Fields.
Goal b - Solve problems involving Current-Carrying Wires in Magnetic Fields.
Goal c - Solve problems involving Electromagnetic Induction.
Standard L - Solve Wave Motion problems.
Goal a - Apply the relationship between Wavelength, Frequency, and Velocity for Waves.
Goal b - Identify differences between Transverse and Longitudinal Waves.
Goal c - Solve problems involving Standing Waves.
Goal d - Apply the Principle of Superposition.
Standard M - Solve Optics problems.
Goal a - Solve problems involving Constructive and Destructive Interference.
Goal b - Solve problems involving Reflection and Refraction.
Goal c - Solve problems involving Mirrors.
Goal d - Solve problems involving Lenses.
Standard N - Solve atomic and nuclear physics problems.
Goal a - Solve problems involving the Photoelectric Effect.
Goal b - Use Energy-Level Diagrams to solve Emission and Absorption problems.
Goal c - Solve problems for Nuclear Reactions.
Goal d - Solve problems involving Mass-Energy Equivalence.
Standard O - Conduct a Laboratory Experiment.
Goal a - Design an Experiment.
Goal b - Observe and Measure real Phenomena.
Goal c - Analyze Data.
Goal d - Analyze Errors.
Goal e - Communicate Results.