AP Physics Learning Activities

Determine the factors that affect the period and energy changes of a pendulum, then calculate g.

Use the ideal gas law to determine the ambient pressure in the room.

Explore a standing wave on a string and determine the linear mass density of the string.

Determine the spring constant of a spring-powered launcher by analyzing the work done on a system.

Design and conduct an experiment that analyzes the motion of a conical pendulum.

Study rays refracting through various transparent media, then determine the focal length of a lens.

Use a clever apparatus to determine the coefficients of thermal conductivity of three materials.

Observe how charges affect one another and propose an explanation in terms of charge distribution.

Determine the coefficient of friction by measuring the minimum angle to keep a ladder from slipping.

Find the spring constant of a projectile launcher using the potential energy of its projectile.