AP Physics Learning Activities
Find instruments and tools useful for demonstrating key, basic concepts of physics that are applicable to everyday life both in and out of the laboratory. Demonstrate core ideas such as acceleration down a plane, friction, potential and kinetic energy, electrical conductivity, magnetic fields, wavelengths and velocity of sound, and more. Durable educational materials are designed for heavy use with consistent levels of handling, and all models are easy to use.
CENCO® AP Physics Lab 1.09: Conservation of Momentum of a Collision
Determine the speed of a toy dart by analyzing the results of different inelastic collisions.
CENCO® AP Physics Lab 1.07: Conservation of Energy within a System
Find the spring constant of a projectile launcher using the potential energy of its projectile.
CENCO® AP Physics Lab 2.01: Characteristics of Ideal Gases
Use the ideal gas law to determine the ambient pressure in the room.
CENCO® AP Physics Lab 1.06: Exploring Circular Motion to Make Pigs Fly
Design and conduct an experiment that analyzes the motion of a conical pendulum.
CENCO® AP Physics Lab 2.03: Measuring Thermal Conductivity of Materials
Use a clever apparatus to determine the coefficients of thermal conductivity of three materials.