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AP® Physics 2 - Part 3: Optics and Modern Physics
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- 6 Sequences
- Introductive Level
- Starts on February 1, 2016
- Ends on March 14, 2016
Course details
Syllabus
- Prepare for the AP Physics 2 Exam
- Learn about Geometric Optics, Light, Modern Physics
- See how mathematical models and probability can be used to describe properties on a quantum scale
- See how waves transfer energy and momentum over distances
- Participate in inquiry-based lab investigations and discussions
Prerequisite
Instructors
- Reid Whitaker
- Matt Wilson
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