Physics B
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Course Description
Physics B is the second course in a two-semester series. Students will be introduced to
the basic concepts of magnetism, light and optics, sound, waves, quantum mechanics,
particle physics, and relativity.
Course Objectives
When you finish this course, you will be able to:
 Describe a point charge in a magnetic field
 Apply Faraday’s law and Lenz’ law to electromagnetic systems
 Draw ray diagrams of light reflection and refraction
 Apply Snell’s law to relate the directions of incident and refracted rays
 Analyze images formed by lenses and mirrors
 Explain the properties of sound, such as pitch, loudness, and wavelength
 Describe the properties of waves and their interactions
 Explain the phenomena of diffraction and interference of waves
 Recall the principles of quantum theory and that light is transmitted as quanta and
has wave-like properties
 Understand how radioactive isotopes decay
 Explain Einstein’s special and general theories of relativity
Course Assignment Values
Assignment Type
Points
Possible
21 Assignments
Weight
378 pts
47%
1 Discussion
10 pts
1%
7 Required Chats
70 pts
9%
7 Chapter Tests
175 pts
23%
1 Midterm Exam
62 pts
8%
1 Final Exam
94 pts
12%
771 pts
100%
Course Totals
Suggested Course Schedule
The suggested time frame shown below is based on learning sessions. A learning
session is a 45-minute period of time. This course should take approximately 90
learning sessions to complete, but this schedule is just a suggestion. You may work on
each unit at your own pace, completing as many learning sessions as you’d like in one
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sitting. However, keep in mind that you must finish the entire course within the time
specified by your school district.
Learning
Session
1-40
Content Covered
Unit 1: Electricity and Magnetism
Chapter 1: Static Electricity
Lesson 1: Electric Charges and Coulomb’s Law
Lesson 2: Electric Fields
Lesson 3: Electric Potential
Lesson 4: Charging
Chapter 2: Current Electricity
Lesson 5: Electric Energy Storage
Lesson 6: Electric Currents
Lesson 7: Electric Circuits
Chapter 3: Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Lesson 8 & 9: Magnetic Fields
Lesson 10: Electromagnetic Induction
In this unit, there will be:
9 Assignments
162 pts
3 Required Chats
30 pts
3 Chapter Tests
75 pts
Physics B Midterm Exam
62 pts
41-60
Unit 2: Sound, Light, Optics, and Waves
Chapter 4: Sound Test
Lesson 11: Sound Waves and Doppler Shift
Chapter 5: Light and Geometric Optics
Lesson 12: Electromagnetic Waves
Lesson 13: Reflection and Refraction
Lesson 14: Mirrors and Lenses
Lesson 15: Diffraction
Chapter 6: Waves and Interference
Lesson 16: Waves
Lesson 17: Interference
In this unit, there will be:
7 Assignments
126 pts
3 Required Chats
30 pts
3 Chapter Tests
75 pts
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61-90
Unit 3: Modern Physics
Chapter 7: Quantum Mechanics and Particle Physics
Lesson 18: Quantum Theory
Lesson 19: Radioactivity
Lesson 20: Fission and Fusion
Chapter 8: Relativity and Cosmology
Lesson 21: Special Relativity
Lesson 22: General Relativity
Lesson 23: Origin and Evolution of the Universe
In this unit, there will be:
4 Assignments
72 pts
1 Discussion
10 pts
1 Required Chat
10 pts
1 Chapter Test
25 pts
Physics B Final Exam
94 pts
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Disability Statement
If you have a disability or condition that may affect your ability to succeed in this course,
please contact your teacher. It’s important that you discuss the problem with him or her
so accommodations may be made to give you every opportunity to perform well. Your
teacher and virtual school program coordinators are committed to helping students with
disabilities succeed, and every request will be treated with respect and confidentiality.
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