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Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism

Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism is around 10%–20% of your AP test. This unit focuses on magnetic forces, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic phenomena. Understanding magnetic forces on moving charges and current-carrying wires, as well as the laws that govern magnetic fields, is essential for analyzing electromagnetic systems.

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Magnetic Fields Diagram
Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetism is the study of magnetic forces, magnetic fields, and their interactions with electric charges and currents. In AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, this unit introduces magnetic forces on moving charges and current-carrying wires, magnetic field calculations using the Biot-Savart Law and Ampère's Law, and the fundamental principles of electromagnetism. It focuses on how magnetic fields are generated by moving charges and how they exert forces on other moving charges and currents. Mastery of magnetic fields helps understand electromagnetic devices, motors, generators, and the fundamental relationship between electricity and magnetism.
Magnetic Field Lines

Relevant Formulas On Equation Sheet:

Magnetic Fields Formulas

Concept 1: Magnetic Field Fundamentals

Key Topic 1: Introduction to Magnetic Fields

Key Topic 2: Sources of Magnetic Fields

Concept 2: Magnetic Forces

Key Topic 1: Magnetic Force on Moving Charges

Key Topic 2: Magnetic Force on Current-Carrying Wires

Concept 3: Magnetic Field Calculations

Key Topic 1: The Biot-Savart Law

Key Topic 2: Ampère's Law

Concept 4: Solenoids and Coils

Key Topic 1: Solenoid Fundamentals

Key Topic 2: Applications of Solenoids

Key Topic 3: Toroidal Coils and Transformers

Concept 5: Hall Effect

Key Topic 1: Hall Effect and Charge Carriers

Practice Tests

Practice Test 1: Magnetic Fields

Practice Test 2: Magnetic Fields

🧲 Magnetic Fields: Check for Understanding