The student is expected to identify a problem, locate a mentor, prepare and present research paper, propose a hypothesis, design an experiment, collect data, and arrive at a reasonable conclusion. AP Physics C Advanced Placement Physics C forms the first part of the college sequence that serves as the foundation in physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. The sequence is parallel to or preceded by mathematics courses that include calculus. Methods of calculus are used wherever appropriate to formulating physical principles and in applying them to physical problems. The sequence is more intensive and analytic that in the B course.
Strong emphasis is placed on solving a variety of challenging problems, some requiring calculus.
The subject matter of the C course is principally mechanics, and electricity and magnetism, with approximately equal emphasis on these two areas. Students in this course are expected to develop an independent learning project as well as regular lab work and daily problem sets.