AP Physics 2-Keith 2022 - 2023 Assignments

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FINAL EXAM - Six Flags Packet in Google Classroom

FINAL EXAM - Six Flags Packet

Will be passed out as a paper copy.  

IS DUE AS YOU BOARD THE BUS TO RETURN FROM THE PARK!

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A6) Backround Radiation Sources in Google Classroom

A6) Backround Radiation Sources

Analysis of the radioactive dust we collected on our balloons.

A paper copy will be passed out in class.

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A5) Half-life of Barium Lab Activity in Google Classroom

A5) Half-life of Barium Lab Activity

Please hand in the paper copy to Ms. Keith.

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A4) Fill in 1st page of study guide in Google Classroom

A4) Fill in 1st page of study guide

Using the image posted here, fill in the first page of your Nuclear Science Study Guide.

This will be checked in class on Thursday.

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A3) Effects of Shielding in Google Classroom

A3) Effects of Shielding

How does shielding yourself from alpha, beta, and gamma radiation affect your dosage?

A paper copy will be passed out in class.

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1) ABCs of Nuclear Science in Google Classroom

1) ABCs of Nuclear Science

Please answer the questions on the attached Google Document. EACH STUDENT must do their own.

The majority of answers can be found at the website linked here.

Turn in the completed Google Doc for credit.

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A2) Take Survey in Google Classroom

A2) Take Survey

Complete this survey to determine your yearly dosage of radiation.  Take a screen capture of your value if you were absent and submit it here.

Is your value dangerous?

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A7) Quantum Review in Google Classroom

A7) Quantum Review

You must attempt this review (ALL Questions) at least once for full credit!

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A8) QUANTUM TEST in Google Classroom

A8) QUANTUM TEST

This test will take place on Thursday, April 27 during your double lab period!

It will be on paper.  You can use your study guides, equation sheets, and constant sheet.

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A6) DeBroglie Wavelength WS in Google Classroom

A6) DeBroglie Wavelength WS

The substitute will check that you COMPLETED this worksheet.  You will then be given the chance to check your answers.

You can watch the video I posted of my describing examples using the DeBroglie wavelength and momentum of photons for help. WARNING: it was made during our COVID shutdown, so I was a little younger! :)

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A5) Hydrogen Spectra HW in Google Classroom

A5) Hydrogen Spectra HW

A paper copy will be distributed in class.

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A4) Models Of Hydrogen Observations in Google Classroom

A4) Models Of Hydrogen Observations

Open the simulation and play around for 5 to 10 minutes.  Then start to record observations of what is happening in the simulation. Try to focus the majority of observations on the "Bohr" model, but briefly explore the others.

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A3) Photoelectric Effect HW in Google Classroom

A3) Photoelectric Effect HW

Paper copy of worksheet passed out in class.

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A1) Spectral Lines Activity in Google Classroom

A1) Spectral Lines Activity

A paper copy will be distributed in class.

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A2) Photoelectric Effect Simulation Activity in Google Classroom

A2) Photoelectric Effect Simulation Activity

Complete the attached Google Document as you use the simulation linked here.

To run the simulation, click the play arrow in the center of the image. Select “Run CheerpJ Browser-Compatible Version”.  It takes a minute for the simulation to load.


The simulation is actually running in your browser window even though it looks like it is separate, so DO NOT close your browser window as you run the simulation!

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A6) Pg. 660 # 43, 46, 48, 49, 53 in Google Classroom

A6) Pg. 660 # 43, 46, 48, 49, 53

A paper copy of the ray diagrams needed for #43 and 50 is available in the classroom.

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A5) Lens Lab Activity in Google Classroom

A5) Lens Lab Activity

To be completed on paper in class.

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A4) Pg 659: 9,10,12,15 AND ray diagram problems in Google Classroom

A4) Pg 659: 9,10,12,15 AND ray diagram problems

Problems from textbook AND ray diagrams on worksheet handed out in class.

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A3) Page 658 problems #3,4,11 in Google Classroom

A3) Page 658 problems #3,4,11

Problems from Chapter 23 in text.

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A2) Curved Mirror Lab in Google Classroom

A2) Curved Mirror Lab

A paper copy will be distributed in class.  

ONE person per group will need to upload and turn in the group's Graphical Analysis File with the graph that was used to determine the focal length of the concave mirror.

The remainder of the lab can be turned in on paper.

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A1) Edpuzzle - Intro to Light in Google Classroom

A1) Edpuzzle - Intro to Light

Watch the video and complete the questions as you go. Try your best at each question!

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A9) Magnetism & EM TEST in Google Classroom

A9) Magnetism & EM TEST

Given in two parts on Thursday 3/16 and Friday 3/17 in class.

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EM & Magnetism Review in Google Classroom

EM & Magnetism Review

You can use this to also review for the test.

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A6) DC Motor Lab in Google Classroom

A6) DC Motor Lab

This lab will require you to build and test a small DC Motor.


You will be submitting a formal lab report at the conclusion. Information regarding this is listed in the attached document.

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A7) EM & RHR Review on AP Classroom in Google Classroom

A7) EM & RHR Review on AP Classroom

There are 25 Multiple Choice Questions posted an AP Classroom for review of EM & the Right-hand rules.   Some items we have not yet covered, but will by early next week.  I am asking you to go through the MC questions by Monday, March 13 so that we can use them for review before the test on this section. These will be graded for completeness.

They will take some time to get through, so I am posting them well ahead of time!

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A8) Transformer Class Lab Activity in Google Classroom

A8) Transformer Class Lab Activity

Open the Google Sheet and follow the instructions on it. A separate tab contains the data table and questions.


You will have to work together as a class to determine the correct set-up for each trial in the data table!


EACH student should fill in their own data table and answer the questions on the Google Sheet.

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A5) RHR Questions and problems in Google Classroom

A5) RHR Questions and problems

From the textbook: Pg 576: QUESTIONS #4, 9, 10 and Pg. 577: PROBLEMS #2, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

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A4) Electromagnets & Solenoids in Google Classroom

A4) Electromagnets & Solenoids

Follow the setup and instructions on the attached Google Doc.

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A3) QUESTIONS Pg 576: # 2, 3, 5, 6 in Google Classroom

A3) QUESTIONS Pg 576: # 2, 3, 5, 6

Complete the questions on page 576 of the text using knowledge of magnetic fields.

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A2) Magnetic Field Explorations in Google Classroom

A2) Magnetic Field Explorations

Follow the instructions on the attached Google Doc. 
ONE copy needs submitted per group.

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A1) Earth's Magnetic Field & Sharks in Google Classroom

A1) Earth's Magnetic Field & Sharks

1. Read the following passage about how sharks use the Earth's magnetic field.
2. Write down 2 things you learned from the passage.

3. Perform an internet search and find 3 facts regarding Earth's Magnetic Field. Write these down.
5. Write down 1 question you have regarding magnetic fields.
6. Take a picture of your writings and upload here for credit. Be prepared to share these in class.

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A7) DC CIRCUITS TEST in Google Classroom

A7) DC CIRCUITS TEST

Test on paper during double-period class time.

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A6) Pg 549: #29, 31, 37, 42, 51 in Google Classroom

A6) Pg 549: #29, 31, 37, 42, 51

Loop Analysis and Capacitor problems from the textbook.

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A5) House Wiring Project in Google Classroom

A5) House Wiring Project

See the Google Doc here describing the scoring of the project.


A paper copy of the "Log Book" will be handed out in class.

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A4) Page 547: #6,7,11,17,19,20 in Google Classroom

A4) Page 547: #6,7,11,17,19,20

Problems from the textbook.  This will be collected and graded for correct math and answers.

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A3) DC Circuit Lab in Google Classroom

A3) DC Circuit Lab

Complete the attached Google Doc as you work through the lab.  EACH person will need to turn in a lab document. 

In addition, ONE person from each group will need to upload images of the three circuits created during the lab.

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EKG Readout - Plus BONUS in Google Classroom

EKG Readout - Plus BONUS

Completed the EKG readout.

The last question (#7) on the handout is worth 2 bonus points if completed.

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EXTRA CREDIT - Physics of Toys in Google Classroom

EXTRA CREDIT - Physics of Toys

A paper copy was distributed in class before Christmas break.  This is an extra credit assignment and is NOT mandatory.

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A2) Pg. 515 # 1,2,4,6,9,11 in Google Classroom

A2) Pg. 515 # 1,2,4,6,9,11

Problems from the textbook using Ohm's law and the definition of current.

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A1) Ohm's Law Activity in Google Classroom

A1) Ohm's Law Activity

Follow the instructions on the Google Doc. A paper copy of the "Answer Sheet" will be distributed in class.

Upload your 3 graph files to this assignment link (See instructions).

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REVIEW for Electrostatics in Google Classroom

REVIEW for Electrostatics

NOT AN ASSIGNMENT - for Review Only

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A9) Capacitor Lab: Basics in Google Classroom

A9) Capacitor Lab: Basics

1. Open the Google Doc and follow its instructions.
2. Use the simulator linked below to answer the questions.
3. Use Graphical analysis OR an online graphing tool such as Desmos to plot parts 1 & 2.

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A8) Page 489: #1, 2 ,4, 6, 10, 13, 14 in Google Classroom

A8) Page 489: #1, 2 ,4, 6, 10, 13, 14

Problems from the textbook

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A7) Balloons and Electrostatic Forces in Google Classroom

A7) Balloons and Electrostatic Forces

Complete the activity and fill out the paper copy that will be distributed in class.

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A5) Pg 466: #23,24,28,32 in Google Classroom

A5) Pg 466: #23,24,28,32

Problems from book

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A6) Electric Field Lines in Google Classroom

A6) Electric Field Lines

Complete the attached Google Doc using the simulation from PhET. 


Each person should do this and complete their own document.

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A4) Questions & Problems pgs 464-465 in Google Classroom

A4) Questions & Problems pgs 464-465

Page 464: #2,4,5 and Page 465: #2,3,5,12,13,15

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A2) Edpuzzle - Electric charge in Google Classroom

A2) Edpuzzle - Electric charge

Watch the short 3-minute video and correctly answer the questions as you go.

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A3) Electrostatics Lab Activity in Google Classroom

A3) Electrostatics Lab Activity

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A1) Reading Assignment - Ch 16 intro in Google Classroom

A1) Reading Assignment - Ch 16 intro

Fill in definitions for the basic terms on the first page of your study guide.  You can use the textbook pages 429-443 or the OpenStax website sections 18.1 & 18.2. 

Upload a picture of the front page to this assignment link before the end of the period.

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11) P-V Graph Worksheet in Google Classroom

11) P-V Graph Worksheet

Complete the following worksheet and the AP Test paper passed out in class!


Paper copies distributed in class.

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12) Thermodynamics Test in Google Classroom

12) Thermodynamics Test

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09) Heat Engine Lab Activity  parts 2 & 3 in Google Classroom

09) Heat Engine Lab Activity parts 2 & 3

To be completed Thursday 11-3 during double lab.


UPLOAD LOGGER PRO FILES OF BOTH YOUR GRAPHS TO THIS ASSIGNMENT LINK BEFORE TEARING DOWN YOUR EQUIPMENT!

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10) Thermo check - PV Graphs in Google Classroom

10) Thermo check - PV Graphs

Complete this check of your knowledge of PV graphs for review. We will go over these and I will grade them for completeness.
A paper copy will be available in class.

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08) Edpuzzle - Thermodynamics: Crash Course Physics #23 in Google Classroom

08) Edpuzzle - Thermodynamics: Crash Course Physics #23

Please watch the video and answer the questions as you go.  It may be a good idea to take a few notes!

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Thermo HW #1 Worksheet in Google Classroom

Thermo HW #1 Worksheet

was passed out on paper copy

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06) Pg 404: #2,5,9,12,21,25,33 in Google Classroom

06) Pg 404: #2,5,9,12,21,25,33

Problems from Chapter 14 of the textbook (linked earlier in this topic).

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05) Heat Engines Lab Part 1 in Google Classroom

05) Heat Engines Lab Part 1

This can be completed on the attached document OR on the paper copy provided.  

Submit here with a picture of your work OR through this Google Doc.

ATTACH YOUR SAVED GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS FILE HERE AS WELL (one per group).

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04) Gas Properties Simulation Activity in Google Classroom

04) Gas Properties Simulation Activity

Complete the questions on the paper copy of this Google Doc in class.

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03) HW: Pg. 381 #29,34,39,44 in Google Classroom

03) HW: Pg. 381 #29,34,39,44

Ideal gas law problems from textbook Ch. 13

*#44 - you will need to use a combination of the Ideal Gas Law and the definition of Pressure to solve!

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02) Presssure vs. Volume Activity in Google Classroom

02) Presssure vs. Volume Activity

Follow the instructions on the attached Google Doc. 


ONLY ONE COPY NEEDS TO BE RETURNED PER GROUP!

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10) Water Rocket Report in Google Classroom

10) Water Rocket Report

This report will not be due until after the launch.  PLEASE READ through the rules for the rockets on the attached Google Doc.

Attached is also the information you should be researching for the background discussion of the report!

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01) Pre-Quiz for Thermo in Google Classroom

01) Pre-Quiz for Thermo

Your actual score on this will NOT count! It is only to gauge what you know before the unit!

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09) Fluids Review on AP Classroom in Google Classroom

09) Fluids Review on AP Classroom

Complete the review questions on AP Classroom.  You can follow the link below, but you will need to log in to see the quiz.

WRITE DOWN your work or questions you have for each problem so we can go over these together before your quiz!

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08) Fluid Dynamics worksheet in Google Classroom

08) Fluid Dynamics worksheet

A paper copy will be distributed in class as well.

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05) Buoyancy Worksheet in Google Classroom

05) Buoyancy Worksheet

Complete the attached worksheet.  A paper copy will be distributed in class as well.

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07) 2-L Bottle Challenge Re-cap in Google Classroom

07) 2-L Bottle Challenge Re-cap

Only 1 of these forms is needed PER group.  Please place ALL names on the document.  A paper copy will be available in class.

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04) Archimedes' Principle Lab in Google Classroom

04) Archimedes' Principle Lab

Complete the lab on this document OR on a paper copy and submit.

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03) Fluid Pressure HW in Google Classroom

03) Fluid Pressure HW

Complete the problems on the attached worksheets and submit them for grading.  
You will also be given a paper copy of this that can be alternatively submitted.


The AP Test problem from 2012 will be graded just on attempting it. 
The other 4 problems (marked as HW) will be graded for correctness.

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JOIN AP PHYSICS 2 CLASSROOM in Google Classroom

JOIN AP PHYSICS 2 CLASSROOM

Log onto the AP Classroom on the Collegeboard website and join our AP Physics 2 class. 

Our class code is 64LRR7.

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02) Pg. 281: #1,2, & 3 in Google Classroom

02) Pg. 281: #1,2, & 3

Please have these completed and keep track of any questions you have for Monday, Aug 29.

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01) Edpuzzle - Density in Google Classroom

01) Edpuzzle - Density

Complete the questions in Edpuzzle as you watch the short video.  Fill in the definition & equation for density on your study guide.