What materials should I study for the E/M portion of AP Physics C?

[lax1113]

Hey guys,
I am taking AP physics C in high school. So far i have found it very easy, because physics last year came very easy to me. I want to self study for the electro/magnitism portion, because in our time we can only prepare for the mechanics portion. I have the textbook Fundamentals of Physics, Halliday, Resnick, and i believ some other guy wrote. I was wondering what order/what i should look over and study to be prepared for the E/M part of the physics C test.

Thanks fellas

 

[jtbell]

A Google search on "ap physics c study guide" might turn up something.

 

[Mene]

I would recommend studying the following materials for the E/M portion of AP Physics C:

1. Maxwell's equations: These fundamental equations describe the behavior of electric and magnetic fields and are essential for understanding E/M concepts.

2. Electric and magnetic fields: Make sure you have a solid understanding of the properties and behavior of electric and magnetic fields, including Coulomb's law, Gauss's law, and Ampere's law.

3. Electric potential and potential energy: These concepts are crucial for understanding the behavior of charges in electric fields.

4. Capacitance and inductance: These are important properties of circuits and are essential for understanding the behavior of capacitors and inductors in E/M systems.

5. Electromagnetic waves: This is a key topic in E/M and includes understanding the properties of light and other electromagnetic radiation.

6. Circuit analysis: Make sure you are comfortable with analyzing circuits using Kirchhoff's laws and understanding the behavior of resistors, capacitors, and inductors in circuits.

7. Electromagnetic induction: This is the phenomenon that allows for the generation of electricity and is an important concept in E/M.

I would also recommend practicing with past AP Physics C exams and problem sets to get a feel for the types of questions that may be asked on the test. Good luck with your studies!