AP Physics C Electricity & Magnetism

AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism delves into the principles of electricity and magnetism, exploring concepts such as electric fields, magnetic fields, and circuits.

Study Strategies

Effective Use of Calculus

Calculus in Physics

Don’t shy away from using derivatives and integrals—many Electricity & Magnetism problems require them! Learn to set up integrals for non-uniform charge distributions and use derivatives for time-varying fields. Practice translating physical situations into mathematical expressions.

Examples

  • Integrating to find the field from a charged rod.

  • Differentiating magnetic flux to find induced emf in a loop.