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Syllabus and Expectations

The AP Physics class, taught by A. Cichocki, utilizes the University Physics textbook and includes problem sets, tests, quizzes, and labs as part of the grading system. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively on homework but must complete quizzes individually without external help. Grading is based on a weighted system with tests, quizzes, and homework/labs contributing to the final grade, and students are expected to maintain organized notebooks and complete all assignments on time.

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Syllabus and Expectations

The AP Physics class, taught by A. Cichocki, utilizes the University Physics textbook and includes problem sets, tests, quizzes, and labs as part of the grading system. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively on homework but must complete quizzes individually without external help. Grading is based on a weighted system with tests, quizzes, and homework/labs contributing to the final grade, and students are expected to maintain organized notebooks and complete all assignments on time.

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AP Physics- A. Cichocki (cichockia@stcva.

org) Class Guidelines


Textbook : University Physics (open stax free download)

Homework. You will have problem sets for each chapter. The problems will be
submitted and graded. The homework problems are not pledged. These problems will
come from the textbook. Those problems can be worked on together in groups, but I do
not expect you to just copy from each other. You will usually get the problem set at least
four days before it is due. My recommendation is that you work a few problems
everyday, instead of trying to do the whole assignment the night before it is due. You
will just run out of time if you wait until the last minute.

Tests and Quizzes: There will be tests at the end of each ‘unit ‘(not each chapter). You
will be expected to do test corrections where you can receive half of your points back.
The test corrections will be due before the next test and they are not pledged.
Pledged problem sets will be the take home quizzes you will receive. The problems are
to be worked on alone, but you are allowed to ask me questions and I will give you hints
and advice on how to solve the problem sets and you can use any books you want and
other teachers or parents for some insight. But you are not allowed to work with other
students on these problems and you are not to use the internet. You will usually have at
least 4 days or longer for these take home quizzes.

Labs: Labs will be often done in lab groups You will have separate handout for labs.
There may be AP lab questions that will be assigned and labs will be part of your
homework grade.

Grading: Grading will be done according to the school scale of 11 = A, 10 = A-, 9 = B+,
etc. The exam will be 1/4 of your grade. The rest of your grade is made up of tests,
quizzes, labs, and homework. The weighting of these parts are Tests50%, Quizzes-
30%, Homework-Labs-20%,
Notebooks: I suggest you use a three ring binder with sections for class notes,
homework, lab notes, handouts, tests and quizzes. You are expected to bring your
notebook to class every day. Also you are expected to have a pen or pencil for writing
and a calculator.

Late Work: All missed work must be made up unless excused by me. If you are absent
on a test or quiz day, please make arrangements to take the quiz or test as soon as
possible. Also there will be a penalty for each school day that an assignment is late
after the corresponding test.

I will be more than happy to help with any difficulties you may experience with the
material. Please do not fall behind! I will be available outside of class to answer any
questions you may have. Also there will be a link provided to AP topic lectures that are
useful resource on the SIS page.
In the class room you are expected to have your notebooks ready with a writing
instrument and a calculator to solve problems. You are to be only working on physics in
class and if I find you working on other things I will take them away from you. The
effort you put into listening and paying attention in class will make learning the material
much easier.

I. Classical Mechanics
- Mathematical description of linear motion-
Ch 2. Motion Along a Straight Line
Ch 3. Vectors
Ch 4. Motion in Two and Three Dimensions
- Forces which cause motion-
Ch 5. Force and Motion - I
Ch 6. Force and Motion - II
- Energy and Momentum
Ch 7. Kinetic Energy and Work
Ch 8. Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy
Ch 9. Center of Mass and Linear Momentum
- Rotation and Equilibrium
Ch 10. Rotation
Ch 11. Rolling, Torque, and Angular Momentum
Ch 12. Equilibrium and Elasticity
Ch 13. Gravitation
Ch 14 Oscillations

II. Electricity and Magnetism


- Static electricity and fields of force
Ch 21. Electric Charge
Ch 22. Electric Field
Ch 23. Gauss’ Law
Ch 24. Electric Potential
- Moving electricity: circuits
Ch 25. Capacitance
Ch 26. Current and Resistance
Ch 27. Circuits
- Magnetism, electromagnetism, and electromagnetic radiation
Ch 28. Magnetic Fields
Ch 29. Magnetic Fields Due to Currents
Ch 30. Induction and Inductance
Ch 31. Electromagnetic Oscillations and Alternating Current

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