Physics Page

Physics Learning Resources

Concept-first explanations, algebraic problem solving, lab investigations, and computational extensions for physics students.

Concept Notes

Topic pages that explain the why before the equation: forces, energy, waves, rotation, gravity, circuits, and fluids.

Problem Sets

Clean worksheets with conceptual prompts, derivations, numerical examples, and teacher solution sets.

Labs & Modeling

Student investigations that use data, graphing, uncertainty, and simple Python tools to build physical models.

Units

Explore detailed unit content below.

Honors + AP: Units, Dimensional Analysis & Spatial Reasoning

SI units, dimensional checking, unit conversions, spatial reasoning, and a guided sunset inquiry to estimate Earth’s radius.

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AP Physics C: Kinematics

Vectors, 1D & 2D motion, calculus-based derivations, projectile motion, graphs, relative & circular motion, with AP-style problems.

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AP Physics C: Fluids Unit

Density, pressure, Pascal’s principle, buoyancy, fluid flow, Bernoulli’s equation, viscosity, and AP-style review problems.

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Waves & EM Radiation

NGSS HS-PS4 aligned: wave properties, the EM spectrum, wave–particle models, reflection, refraction, optics, digital information, and wave technology.

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Honors + AP: Acoustics

NGSS HS-PS4 aligned: sound waves, echoes, Doppler effect, sonic booms, interference, beats, standing waves, resonance, and a closed-pipe inquiry lab.

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AP Physics C: Thermodynamics

Laws of thermodynamics, ideal gases, kinetic theory, calculus-based work, entropy, p–V graphs, and an absolute-zero inquiry lab.

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AP Physics C: Calculus & Vectors Refresher

Derivatives, integrals, u-substitution, vector notation, dot products, cross products—the mathematical toolkit for AP Physics C.

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Electrostatics & Circuits

Benjamin Franklin, electrostatic demonstrations, Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, voltage, capacitance, Ohm’s Law, series & parallel circuits, Kirchhoff’s Laws, and a circuit simulator inquiry.

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