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AP Physics C E M 2019 Practice

Physics II (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

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From the 2019 Administration

AP Physics C:
®

Electricity and
Magnetism
Practice Exam

© 2019 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement, AP, AP Central, and the acorn logo are
registered trademarks of the College Board. Visit the College Board on the web: collegeboard.org.
AP Central is the o昀케cial online home for the AP Program: apcentral.collegeboard.org.

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Contents

Exam Instructions

Student Answer Sheet for the Multiple-Choice Section

Section I: Multiple-Choice Questions

Section II: Free-Response Questions

Multiple-Choice Answer Key

Course Framework Alignment and Rationales

Free-Response Scoring Guidelines

Scoring Worksheet

Question Descriptors and Performance Data

Note: This publication shows the page numbers that appeared in

the 2018−19 AP Exam Instructions book and in the actual exam.
This publication was not repaginated to begin with page 1.

© 2019 The College Board. College Board, Advanced Placement Program, AP, SAT and the acorn logo are
registered trademarks of the College Board. All other products and services may be trademarks of their
respective owners. Permission to use copyrighted College Board materials may be requested online at:
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AP Physics C: Electricity
and Magnetism Exam
Regularly Scheduled Exam Date: Monday afternoon, May 13, 2019
Late-Testing Exam Date: Wednesday afternoon, May 22, 2019

Section I Total Time: 45 minutes

Calculator Allowed
Number of Questions: 35
(The number of questions may vary slightly depending on the form of the exam.)
Percent of Total Score: 50%
Writing Instrument: Pencil required

Section II Total Time: 45 minutes

Calculator Allowed
Number of Questions: 3
Percent of Total Score: 50%
Writing Instrument: Pen with black or dark blue ink, or pencil

Before Distributing Exams: Check that the title on all exam covers is Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism.
If there are any exam booklets with a di昀昀erent title, contact the AP coordinator immediately.

What Proctors Need to Bring to This Exam

Exam packets Container for students’ electronic devices (if needed)
Answer sheets Extra No. 2 pencils with erasers
AP Student Packs Extra pens with black or dark blue ink
2018-19 AP Coordinator’s Manual Extra paper
This book—2018-19 AP Exam Instructions Stapler
AP Exam Seating Chart template Watch
School Code and Homeschool/Self-Study Codes Signs for the door to the testing room
Extra calculators – “Exam in Progress”
Extra rulers or straightedges – “Phones of any kind are prohibited during the
Pencil sharpener test administration, including breaks”

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2018-19 AP Exam Instructions

Students are permitted to use rulers, straightedges, and four-function, scienti昀椀c, or graphing
calculators for the entire exam (Sections I and II). Before starting the exam administration,
make sure each student has an appropriate calculator, and any student with a graphing
calculator has a model from the approved list on page 53 of the 2018-19 AP Coordinator’s
Manual. See pages 50–53 of the AP Coordinator’s Manual for more information. If a student
does not have an appropriate calculator or has a graphing calculator not on the approved
list, you may provide one from your supply. If the student does not want to use the calculator
you provide or does not want to use a calculator at all, they must hand copy, date, and sign
the release statement on page 52 of the AP Coordinator’s Manual.

During the administration of Section II, students may have no more than two calculators on
their desks. Calculators may not be shared. Calculator memories do not need to be cleared
before or after the exam. Students with Hewlett-Packard 48–50 Series and Casio FX-9860
graphing calculators may use cards designed for use with these calculators. Proctors should
make sure infrared ports (Hewlett-Packard) are not facing each other. Since graphing
calculators can be used to store data, including text, proctors should monitor that
students are using their calculators appropriately. Attempts by students to use the
calculator to remove exam questions and/or answers from the room may result in the
cancellation of AP Exam scores.

Tables containing equations commonly used in physics are included in each AP Exam
booklet, for use during the entire exam. Students are NOT allowed to bring their own
copies of the equation tables to the exam room.

Students may take both Physics C exams, Mechanics only, or Electricity and Magnetism
only. The Mechanics exam is administered 昀椀rst, after which students taking both exams
are given a break. Then the Electricity and Magnetism exam is administered. Prior to the
regularly scheduled testing day, determine which students are taking only Electricity and
Magnetism, and tell them to report to the testing room at approximately 2 p.m. (1 p.m.
in Alaska). You should instruct them to wait quietly outside the room until told to come
in, since students taking Mechanics may not have been dismissed yet. If all students
are taking Electricity and Magnetism only, you must not begin the exam before 2 p.m. (If
administering Electricity and Magnetism during the late-testing administration, follow the
schedule for late testing.)

SECTION I: Multiple Choice

› Do not begin the exam instructions below until you have completed the
appropriate General Instructions for your group.

This exam includes survey questions. The time allowed for the survey questions is in
addition to the actual test-taking time.

Make sure that you begin the exam at the designated time. Remember, you must complete a
seating chart for this exam. See pages 295–296 for a seating chart template and instructions.
See the 2018-19 AP Coordinator’s Manual for exam seating requirements (pages 56–59).

If you are giving the regularly scheduled exam, say:

It is Monday afternoon, May 13, and you will be taking the AP Physics C:
Electricity and Magnetism Exam.

If you are giving the alternate exam for late testing, say:
It is Wednesday afternoon, May 22, and you will be taking the AP Physics C:
Electricity and Magnetism Exam.

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2018-19 AP Exam Instructions

Look at your exam packet and con昀椀rm that the exam title is “AP Physics C:

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam

Electricity and Magnetism.” Raise your hand if your exam packet contains any
title other than “AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism,” and I will help you.

Once you con昀椀rm that all students have the correct exams, say:
In a moment, you will open the exam packet. By opening this packet, you
agree to all of the AP Program’s policies and procedures outlined in the
2018-19 Bulletin for AP Students and Parents.
You may now remove the shrinkwrap from the outside only of your exam
packet. Do not open the Section I booklet; do not remove the shrinkwrap from
the Section II materials. Put the white seals and the shrinkwrapped Section II
booklet aside. . . .
Carefully remove the AP Exam label found near the top left of your exam
booklet cover. Place it on page 1 of your answer sheet on the light blue box near
the top right corner that reads “AP Exam Label.”. . .
If students accidentally place the exam label in the space for the number label or vice
versa, advise them to leave the labels in place. They should not try to remove the label;
their exam can still be processed correctly.

Listen carefully to all my instructions. I will give you time to complete each
step. Please look up after completing each step. Raise your hand if you have
any questions.
Give students enough time to complete each step. Don’t move on until all students are ready.

Read the statements on the front cover of the Section I booklet. . . .

Sign your name and write today’s date. . . .
Now print your full legal name where indicated. . . .
Turn to the back cover of your exam booklet and read it completely. . . .
Give students a few minutes to read the entire cover.

Are there any questions? . . .

You will now take the multiple-choice portion of the exam. You should have in
front of you the multiple-choice booklet and your answer sheet. You may never
discuss the multiple-choice exam content at any time in any form with anyone,
including your teacher and other students. If you disclose the multiple-choice
exam content through any means, your AP Exam score will be canceled.
Open your answer sheet to page 2. You must complete the answer sheet using a
No. 2 pencil only. Mark all of your responses beginning on page 2 of your answer
sheet, one response per question. Completely 昀椀ll in the circles. If you need to
erase, do so carefully and completely. No credit will be given for anything written
in the exam booklet. Scratch paper is not allowed, but you may use the margins
or any blank space in the exam booklet for scratch work. Rulers, straightedges,
and calculators may be used for the entire exam. You may place these items on
your desk. Are there any questions? . . .
You have 45 minutes for this section. Open your Section I booklet and begin.

Note Start Time . Note Stop Time .

Check that students are marking their answers in pencil on their answer sheets and that
they have not opened their shrinkwrapped Section II booklets. You should also make sure
that Hewlett-Packard calculators’ infrared ports are not facing each other and that students
are not sharing calculators.

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After 35 minutes, say:

There are 10 minutes remaining.

After 10 minutes, say:

Stop working and turn to the last page of your booklet. . . .
You have 2 minutes to answer Questions 101–106. These are survey questions
and will not a昀昀ect your score. You may not go back to work on any of the exam
questions. You may now begin.
To help you and your proctors make sure students are not working on the exam questions,
the two pages with the survey questions are identi昀椀ed with a large S on the upper corner
of each page. Give students 2 minutes to answer the survey questions.

Then say:
Close your booklet and put your answer sheet on your desk, faceup. Make sure
you have your AP number label and an AP Exam label on page 1 of your answer
sheet. Sit quietly while I collect your answer sheets.
Collect an answer sheet from each student. Check that each answer sheet has an
AP number label and an AP Exam label.

After all answer sheets have been collected, say:

Now you must seal your exam booklet using the white seals you set aside
earlier. Remove the white seals from the backing and press one on each area of
your exam booklet cover marked “PLACE SEAL HERE.” Fold each seal over the
back cover. When you have 昀椀nished, place the booklet on your desk, faceup.
I will now collect your Section I booklet. . . .
Collect a Section I booklet from each student. Check that each student has signed the front
cover of the sealed Section I booklet.

SECTION II: Free Response

When all Section I materials have been collected and accounted for, say:
May I have everyone’s attention? Place your Student Pack on your desk. . . .
You may now remove the shrinkwrap from the Section II packet, but do not open
the exam booklet until you are told to do so. . . .
Read the bulleted statements on the front cover of the exam booklet. Look up
when you have 昀椀nished. . . .
Now take an AP number label from your Student Pack and place it on the shaded
box. If you don’t have any AP number labels, write your AP number in the box. Look
up when you have 昀椀nished. . . .
Read the last statement. . . .
Using your pen, print the 昀椀rst, middle, and last initials of your legal name in the
boxes and print today’s date where indicated. This constitutes your signature
and your agreement to the statements on the front cover. . . .
Now turn to the back cover. Using your pen, complete Items 1 through 3 under
“Important Identi昀椀cation Information.”. . .
Read Item 4. . . .
Are there any questions? . . .

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2018-19 AP Exam Instructions

If this is your last AP Exam, you may keep your Student Pack. Place it under your

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Exam

chair for now. Otherwise if you are taking any other AP Exams this year, leave
your Student Pack on your desk and I will collect it now. . . .
Read the information on the back cover of the exam booklet. Do not open the
booklet until you are told to do so. Look up when you have 昀椀nished. . . .
Collect the Student Packs from students who are taking any other AP Exams this year.

Then say:
Are there any questions? . . .
Rulers, straightedges, and calculators may be used for Section II. Be sure these
items are on your desk. . . .
You have 45 minutes to complete Section II. You are responsible for pacing
yourself and may proceed freely from one question to the next. You must write
your answers in the exam booklet using a pen with black or dark blue ink or a
No. 2 pencil. If you use a pencil, be sure that your writing is dark enough to be
easily read. If you need more paper to complete your responses, raise your
hand. At the top of each extra sheet of paper you use, write only:
your AP number,
the exam title, and
the question number you are working on.
Do not write your name. Are there any questions? . . .
You may begin.

Note Start Time . Note Stop Time .

You should also make sure that Hewlett-Packard calculators’ infrared ports are not facing
each other and that students are not sharing calculators.

After 35 minutes, say:

There are 10 minutes remaining.

After 10 minutes, say:

Stop working and close your exam booklet. Place it on your desk, faceup. . . .
If any students used extra paper for a question in the free-response section, have those
students staple the extra sheet(s) to the 昀椀rst page corresponding to that question in their
free-response exam booklets. Complete an Incident Report after the exam and return
these free-response booklets with the extra sheets attached in the Incident Report return
envelope (see page 68 of the 2018-19 AP Coordinator’s Manual for complete details).

Then say:
Remain in your seat, without talking, while the exam materials are collected. . . .
Collect a Section II booklet from each student. Check for the following:

Exam booklet front cover: The student placed an AP number label on the shaded box
and printed their initials and today’s date.
Exam booklet back cover: The student completed the “Important Identi昀椀cation
Information” area.
When all exam materials have been collected and accounted for, return to students any
electronic devices you may have collected before the start of the exam.

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2018-19 AP Exam Instructions

If you are giving the regularly scheduled exam, say:

You may not discuss or share the free-response exam content with anyone
unless it is released on the College Board website in about two days. Your AP
Exam score results will be available online in July.

If you are giving the alternate exam for late testing, say:
None of the content in this exam may ever be discussed or shared in any way
at any time. Your AP Exam score results will be available online in July.

If any students completed the AP number card at the beginning of this exam, say:
Please remember to take your AP number card with you. You will need the
information on this card to view your scores and order AP score reporting
services online.

Then say:
You are now dismissed.

After-Exam Tasks
Be sure to give the completed seating chart to the AP coordinator. Schools must retain
seating charts for at least six months (unless the state or district requires that they be
retained for a longer period of time). Schools should not return any seating charts in their
exam shipments unless they are required as part of an Incident Report.

NOTE: If you administered exams to students with accommodations, review the 2018-19 AP
Coordinator’s Manual and the 2018-19 AP SSD Guidelines for information about completing
the Nonstandard Administration Report (NAR) form, and returning these exams.

The exam proctor should complete the following tasks if asked to do so by the
AP coordinator. Otherwise, the AP coordinator must complete these tasks:

Complete an Incident Report for any students who used extra paper for the free-response
section. (Incident Report forms are provided in the coordinator packets sent with
the exam shipments.) These forms must be completed with a No. 2 pencil. It is
best to complete a single Incident Report for multiple students per exam subject, per
administration (regular or late testing), as long as all required information is provided.
Include all exam booklets with extra sheets of paper in an Incident Report return
envelope (see page 68 of the 2018-19 AP Coordinator’s Manual for complete details).
Return all exam materials to secure storage until they are shipped back to the
AP Program. (See page 27 of the 2018-19 AP Coordinator’s Manual for more information
about secure storage.) Before storing materials, check the “School Use Only” section on
page 1 of the answer sheet and:
Fill in the appropriate section number circle in order to access a separate
AP Instructional Planning Report (for regularly scheduled exams only) or subject
score roster at the class section or teacher level. See “Post-Exam Activities” in the
2018-19 AP Coordinator’s Manual.
Check your list of students who are eligible for fee reductions and 昀椀ll in the
appropriate circle on their registration answer sheets.

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Name:____________________________________

Answer Sheet for AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Practice Exam, Section I

No. Answer No. Answer

1 19
2 20
3 21
4 22
5 23
6 24
7 25
8 26
9 27
10 28
11 29
12 30
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®
AP Physics C: Electricity
and Magnetism Exam
SECTION I: Multiple Choice 2019
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

At a Glance Instructions
Section I of this exam contains 35 multiple-choice questions. For these questions, fill in
Total Time only the circles for numbers 1 through 35 on your answer sheet. A table of information
45 minutes and lists of equations that may be helpful are in the booklet. Calculators, rulers and
Number of Questions straightedges may be used in this section.
35
Percent of Total Score Indicate all of your answers to the multiple-choice questions on the answer sheet. No
50% credit will be given for anything written in this exam booklet, but you may use the booklet
Writing Instrument for notes or scratch work. After you have decided which of the suggested answers is best,
Pencil required completely fill in the corresponding circle on the answer sheet. Give only one answer to
Electronic Device each question. If you change an answer, be sure that the previous mark is erased
Calculator allowed completely. Here is a sample question and answer.

Use your time effectively, working as quickly as you can without losing accuracy. Do not
spend too much time on any one question. Go on to other questions and come back to
the ones you have not answered if you have time. It is not expected that everyone will
know the answers to all of the multiple-choice questions.
Your total score on the multiple-choice section is based only on the number of questions
answered correctly. Points are not deducted for incorrect answers or unanswered
questions.

Form I
Form Code 4PBP4-S

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C TABLE OF INFORMATION

CONSTANTS AND CONVERSION FACTORS
Proton mass, m p 1.67 10 27 kg Electron charge magnitude, e 1.60 10 19 C
Neutron mass, mn 1.67 10 27 kg 1 electron volt, 1 eV 1.60 10 19 J
Electron mass, me 9.11 10 31 kg Speed of light, c 3.00 108 m s
Avogadro’s number, N 0 6.02 10 23 mol 1
Universal gravitational G 6.67 10 11 N<m 2 kg 2
constant,
Acceleration due to gravity
Universal gas constant, R 8.31 J (mol <K)
at Earth’s surface, g 9.8 m s2
Boltzmann’s constant, k B 1.38 10 23 J K
1 unified atomic mass unit, 1u 1.66 10 27 kg 931 MeV c 2
Planck’s constant, h 6.63 10 34 J <s 4.14 10 15 eV <s
hc 1.99 10 25 J <m 1.24 103 eV < nm
Vacuum permittivity, e0 8.85 10 12 C2 N < m 2

Coulomb’s law constant, k 1 4 pe0 9.0 109 N< m 2 C2

Vacuum permeability, m0 4 p 10 7 (T <m) A
Magnetic constant, k m0 4 p 1 10 7 (T< m) A
1 atmosphere pressure, 1 atm 1.0 105 N m 2 1.0 105 Pa

meter, m mole, mol watt, W farad, F

kilogram, kg hertz, Hz coulomb, C tesla, T
UNIT second, s newton, N volt, V degree Celsius, C
SYMBOLS
ampere, A pascal, Pa ohm, W electron volt, eV
kelvin, K joule, J henry, H

PREFIXES VALUES OF TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS FOR COMMON ANGLES

D
Factor Prefix Symbol q 0 30D 37D 45D 53D 60D 90D
109 giga G sin q 0 12 35 2 2 45 3 2 1
106 mega M cos q 1 3 2 45 2 2 35 12 0
103 kilo k tan q 0 3 3 34 1 43 3
10 2 centi c
10 3 milli m The following assumptions are used in this exam.
6 micro m I. The frame of reference of any problem is inertial unless otherwise
10
stated.
10 9 nano n II. The direction of current is the direction in which positive charges
10 12 pico p would drift.
III. The electric potential is zero at an infinite distance from an isolated
point charge.
IV. All batteries and meters are ideal unless otherwise stated.
V. Edge effects for the electric field of a parallel plate capacitor are
negligible unless otherwise stated.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C EQUATIONS

MECHANICS ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
Ãx Ãx 0 a x t a = acceleration G 1 q1q2 A = area
E= energy FE B = magnetic field
1 2 4pe0 r 2
x x0 Ãx 0 t at F = force C = capacitance
2 x G
f = frequency G FE d = distance
Ãx2 Ãx 0 2 a x x x0
2
E
h = height q E = electric field
G G I = rotational inertia e emf
=
G ÇF Fnet G G Q
a
m m
J =
K =
impulse
kinetic energy vÔ E < dA e0
F
I
=
=
force
current
G G k = spring constant J = current density
dp dV
F A = length Ex L = inductance
dt dx
L = angular momentum A = length
G G G G G
J Ô F dt Dp m=
P =
mass
power
DV Ô E <dr n = number of loops of wire
per unit length
G G p = momentum N = number of charge carriers
p mv
Ç rii
1 q per unit volume
r = radius or distance V
G G 4pe0 i P = power
Ff m FN T = period
t = time Q = charge
G G 1 q1q2 q = point charge
UE qV
DE W Ô F <dr U=
v =
potential energy
velocity or speed
4pe0 r R = resistance
1 2 W= work done on a system r = radius or distance
K mÃ Q
2 x = position DV t = time
C
m = coefficient of friction U = potential or stored energy
dE k e0 A V = electric potential
P q = angle C
dt d
t = torque v = velocity or speed
G G r = resistivity
w = angular speed
P F <v
a = angular acceleration
Cp Ç Ci F = flux
i
DUg mg Dh f = phase angle k = dielectric constant
G 1 1 G G G
G
Fs k D x Cs
ÇC FM qv B
Ã2 i i
ac w2r G G
G
r
G G
Us
1
k Dx
2
I
dQ vÔ < d A m0 I
B
2 dt
t r F G
xmax cos( wt f
G m0 I d A r
G G x 1 1 2 dB
G Çt t net UC
2
QDV
2
C DV 4p r 2
a
I I T
2p 1
rA G G G
w f R F Ô AB
I d
Ô r dm
A
Ç mr
2 2
I
m G G Bs m0 nI
Ts 2p E rJ
k
Ç mi xi G G
x cm
Ç mi Tp 2p
A I Nevd A FB Ô B < dA
g G G
DV d FB
vÔ < d A
Ã rw
G I e E
G Gm1m2 R dt
G G G FG
L r p Iw r2 Rs Ç Ri e L
dI
1 2 Gm1m2 i dt
K Iw UG
2 r 1 1 1 2
Rp
ÇR UL
2
LI
w w0 at i i

1 2 P I DV
q q0 w0 t at
2

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C EQUATIONS

GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY CALCULUS

Rectangle A = area df d f du
A bh C = circumference dx du dx
V = volume
Triangle d n
S = surface area x nx n 1
1 dx
A bh b = base
2 d ax
h = height e aeax
Circle  = length dx

A pr2 w = width d 1
ln ax
r = radius dx x
C 2p r s = arc length d
s rq q = angle dx
>sin ax @ a cos ax
Rectangular Solid
d
V wh dx
>cos ax @ a sin ax
Cylinder s
1 n 1
Ôx x , n 1
r n
dx
V pr 
2
q n 1
1 ax
2p r  2p r Ôe
2 ax
S dx e
a
Sphere
dx
V
4 3
pr
Ôxa ln x a
3
1
S 4p r 2 Ô cos ax dx a
sin ax

1
Right Triangle Ô sin ax dx cos ax
a
a 2 b2 c2
VECTOR PRODUCTS
sin q
a  
c A B AB cos q
c  
cos q
b a AB AB sin q
c q 90°
b
a
tan q
b

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PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

SECTION I
Time—45 minutes
35 Questions

Directions: Each of the questions or incomplete statements below is followed by five suggested answers or
completions. Select the one that is best in each case and then fill in the corresponding circle on the answer sheet.

1. Two positive point charges, both of magnitude

4.0 ¥ 10 -6 C , are situated along the x-axis at
x1 = -2.0 m and x2 = +2.0 m . What is the
electric potential at the origin of the xy-coordinate
system?

(A) -3.6 ¥ 104 V

(B) -1.8 ¥ 10 4 V 2. A grounded spherical conductor is on an
(C) 0V insulating stand. A positively charged rod is
(D) 1.8 ¥ 104 V brought close to the sphere but does not touch the
sphere, as shown above. The rod is moved far
(E) 3.6 ¥ 10 4 V away and then the grounding wire is removed.
Which of the following describes the resulting
charge on the sphere?
(A) Positive
(B) Negative
(C) No net charge, but it is polarized with
positive charges on the left side of the
sphere
(D) No net charge, but it is polarized with
negative charges on the left side of the
sphere
(E) No net charge and no polarization

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3. Points A and B shown above are in the plane 4. An electric dipole consisting of a positive
of the page and 5 meters apart. The points are charge and a negative charge held a fixed
located in a uniform electric field of magnitude distance apart is at rest in an external, nonuniform
1000 V m directed toward the bottom of the electric field E, as shown in the figure above.
Which of the following best describes the net
page. When a proton (of charge +e) moves from
torque and net force exerted on the dipole?
point A to point B, how much work is done on the
proton by the electric field? Net Torque Net Force
(A) Clockwise To the left
(A) -5000 eV
(B) Clockwise To the right
(B) -3000 eV
(C) Counterclockwise To the left
(C) +3000 eV (D) Counterclockwise To the right
(D) +4000 eV (E) Zero Zero
(E) +5000 eV

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5. Which of the following must be true for a

Gaussian surface through which the net flux
is zero?
I. There are no charges inside the surface.
II. The net charge enclosed by the surface
is zero.
III. The electric field is zero everywhere on the
surface.
(A) I only
(B) II only 6. Four isolated arrangements of charged spheres
(C) III only are created for an experiment, as shown above.
(D) I and II only Which of the following correctly compares the
(E) I, II, and III electric potential energy U of the arrangements?
Assume U = 0 when the charges are an infinite
distance apart.
(A) U A  U B  UC  UD
(B) U A  U C  UB  UD
(C) U B  U D  UA  UC
(D) U D  U C  UB  UA
(E) U A  U B  U D  U C

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7. Conducting spheres A and B of charges –q

and +3q, respectively, are separated by a
distance d, as shown in the figure above.
Which of the following statements is true 8. Two conducting plates hold equal and opposite
about the two spheres? charges that create an electric field of magnitude
E = 95 N C that is directed to the right, as
(A) The magnitude of the force sphere A exerts
on sphere B is three times larger than the shown in the figure above. Points A and B are
magnitude of the force sphere B exerts on 0.75 cm apart with A closer to the positive plate.
sphere A. A proton is released from rest at point A. What is
(B) The magnitude of the force sphere B exerts the kinetic energy of the proton when it reaches
on sphere A is three times larger than the point B ?
magnitude of the force sphere A exerts on (A) 0
sphere B.
(B) +1.14 ¥ 10 -19 J
(C) The force sphere B exerts on sphere A
is equal in magnitude to the force sphere A (C) +1.52 ¥ 10 -17 J
exerts on sphere B. (D) +1.92 ¥ 10 -7 J
(D) If the spheres are free to move, the magnitude
of the force sphere B exerts on sphere A (E) +71 J
will decrease as the spheres move.
(E) If the spheres are brought into contact
with each other and then returned to the
positions shown, the two spheres will attract
each other.

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Questions 9-10 11. A parallel-plate capacitor is connected across

a voltage V so that each plate of the capacitor
collects a charge of magnitude Q. Which of the
following is an expression for the energy stored in
the capacitor?
(A) QV
Q
(B)
V
V
(C)
The figure above shows a cross section of a Q
solid, isolated, metallic conductor in electrostatic 1
equilibrium with a net charge +Q. The two ends of the (D) QV
2
conductor are spherical surfaces of radii rX and rY , 1
where rX < rY . Points X and Y are on the conductor (E) QV 2
2
at each end.

9. Assuming that the electric potential is zero an

infinite distance from the conductor, which of the
following statements is true about the magnitude
of the electric potential at points X and Y?
(A) It is greater at point X than at point Y.
(B) It is greater at point Y than at point X.
(C) It is zero at both points X and Y.
(D) It has the same nonzero value at both
points X and Y.
(E) There is not enough information to determine
at which point, if either, the magnitude of
the electric potential is greater.

10. Which of the following is true about the

magnitude of the electric field just outside the
surface of the conductor at points X and Y?
(A) It is greater at point X than at point Y.
(B) It is greater at point Y than at point X.
(C) It is zero at both points X and Y.
(D) It has the same nonzero value at both
points X and Y.
(E) There is not enough information to
determine at which point, if either, the
magnitude of the electric field is greater.

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Questions 12-13 14. A parallel plate capacitor is connected to a

battery, fully charged, disconnected, and isolated
from the battery. A dielectric slab is then inserted
between the plates of the capacitor. Which of the
following is a true statement about what happens
when the dielectric slab is inserted?
(A) The magnitude of the electric field between
the plates of the capacitor will increase.
(B) The potential difference between the plates of
the capacitor will decrease.
(C) The capacitance of the capacitor will
decrease.
(D) The charge stored on the capacitor will
increase.
(E) The energy stored in the capacitor will
Two concentric spherical conducting shells and increase.
four labeled points are shown above. The outer shell
has a net charge Q = −20 nC. The inner shell has a net
charge q = +10 nC.

12. What is the charge on the outer surface of the

outer shell?
(A) –30 nC
(B) –20 nC
(C) –10 nC
(D) +10 nC
(E) +30 nC

13. The magnitudes of the electric fields at the

four labeled points in the figure are ER , ES , ET ,
and E U , respectively. Which of the following
correctly ranks the points according to the 15. Four parallel plate capacitors all have the same
plate area and have the plate separations shown
magnitude of their electric fields?
above. Both capacitors A and B have air between
(A) E R = ES = ET = E U the plates, while the space between the plates
of both capacitors C and D is filled with a
(B) ES > ET > ( ER = EU )
dielectric slab of dielectric constant k = 2.
(C) ( ES = ET ) > EU > ER Which of the following correctly ranks the
(D) E T > ES > E R > E U capacitors in order of their capacitance from
largest to smallest ?
(E) ( ES = ET ) > ( E R = E U )
(A) B > (A = D ) > C
(B) (A = C) > (B = D )
(C) C > (A = D ) > B
(D) (B = D ) > (A = C)
(E) D>C>B>A

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Questions 16-17

18. The capacitor in the circuit represented above is

uncharged when the switch is at position B. The
switch is then moved to position A. What is the
Two resistors of resistances R and 12  are energy stored by the capacitor when the current in
connected to a battery of emf 18 V, as shown in the the circuit is 2.0 mA?
figure above. The battery has an internal resistance (A) 0.8 mJ
of r. The current in the battery is 1.5 A, and the (B) 1.2 mJ
current in the 12  resistor is 1.0 A. (C) 8.0 mJ
(D) 16 mJ
16. What is the resistance R ? (E) 18 mJ
(A) 7.2 
(B) 12 
(C) 18 
(D) 24 
(E) 45 

17. What is the internal resistance of the battery?

(A) 4.0 
(B) 6.0 
(C) 12 
(D) 18 
(E) 36 

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Questions 19-20

A capacitor of capacitance Ca is first charged to 21. A circuit contains three identical light bulbs and a
a voltage V0 , as shown above on the left. Without switch S connected to an ideal battery of emf  ,
as shown in the figure above. The switch is
losing any charge, the capacitor is now disconnected
initially open and bulbs A and B have equal
from the voltage source and connected to a second brightness, while C is not lit. What happens to the
initially uncharged capacitor of capacitance Cb that is brightness of bulbs A and B when the switch S is
three times Ca , and the circuit is allowed to reach closed and bulb C lights up?
equilibrium, as shown above on the right. Bulb A Bulb B
(A) Remains the same Becomes dimmer
19. If Qa is the new charge on capacitor Ca , the (B) Becomes dimmer Becomes dimmer
charge Qb on capacitor Cb is given by (C) Becomes brighter Becomes dimmer
(D) Becomes brighter Not lit
(A) 0 (E) Remains the same Not lit
(B) Qa 3
(C) Qa 2
(D) Qa
(E) 3Qa

20. The new voltage across capacitor Ca is Va . How

does this new voltage compare with the original
voltage of V0 ?

(A) Va > V0
(B) Va < V0
(C) Va = V0
(D) It depends on the value of Ca .
(E) It depends on the value of Cb .

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Questions 22-23 23. One of the capacitors is removed from the circuit
and isolated. While it still holds all of its charge,
a piece of ceramic with dielectric constant of 2 is
inserted and completely fills the space between
the plates. Ui is the energy stored in the capacitor
before the dielectric was inserted, and U f is the
energy stored in the capacitor after the dielectric
was inserted. What is the ratio U f Ui ?

(A) 14
The circuit shown above has three capacitors and (B) 12
a 12 V battery. The capacitors are charged to (C) 11
steady state conditions.
(D) 21
22. What is the potential difference across (E) 41
capacitor C1 ?
(A) 3.0 V
(B) 4.0 V
(C) 6.0 V
(D) 8.0 V
(E) 12 V

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24. A long, straight wire of radius R carries current I.

The current is distributed over the cross-sectional
area of the wire with a uniform current density.
Which of the following graphs best represents the
magnetic field strength produced by the current as
a function of the distance r from the center of the
wire?
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(E)

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Questions 25-26 26. Which of the following best represents the

direction of the net magnetic field at point P?
(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)
Two wires perpendicular to the x-axis have
currents I directed out of the page, as shown above.
Each wire is a distance d from the y-axis. Point P lies (E)
on the y-axis at the coordinate (0, a), and point R lies
on the x-axis at the coordinate  d 2, 0  .

25. Which of the following expressions represents the

magnitude of the magnetic field at point R?
(A) Zero
 I
(B) 0
2 d
 I
(C) 0
d
4 0 I
(D)
3 d
2 0 I
(E)
3 d

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Questions 27-28 28. To which of the following locations, if any, could

wire S be moved so that the total magnetic force
exerted on it by the other two wires is zero?
(A) - d < x < 0
(B) 0 < x < d
(C) d < x < 2 d
Three long, current-carrying wires are shown (D) 2d < x < 3d
in the cross-sectional view above. The currents in (E) There is no position in the vicinity of the
wires R and S are out of the page, and the current in wires at which the magnetic force on wire S
wire T is into the page. The currents in the wires have would be zero.
equal magnitude, and the wires are in the positions
shown. Point P is halfway between wires S and T.

27. If BS is the magnitude of the magnetic field at

point P due to wire S, which of the following
gives the magnitude and direction of the magnetic
field at point P due to all three wires?
Magnitude Direction
(A) BS 2 Top of the page
(B) BS 2 Bottom of the page
(C) BS Top of the page
(D) 5BS 2 Top of the page
(E) 5BS 2 Bottom of the page

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Questions 29-30

31. An electron of mass m and charge -e is

traveling to the right parallel to a wire with
speed v . The electron is a distance d from the
wire. The wire is carrying a current I to the
right, as shown in the figure above. Which
of the following gives the magnitude and
direction of the force exerted on the electron
by the current-carrying wire?
Magnitude Direction
An electron is traveling with speed v when it enters m0 Iev
a uniform magnetic field that is directed into the page, (A) Toward the top of the page
2pd
as shown above. Five paths in the magnetic field are
m0 Iev
labeled A, B, C, D, and E. (B) Out of the page
2pd
29. Which labeled path best shows the path the m0 Iev
(C) Into the page
electron will follow as it travels through the 2pd
magnetic field? m0 Iev
(D) Toward the top of the page
(A) Path A 2 mp d
(B) Path B m0 Iev
(C) Path C (E) Out of the page
2 mp d
(D) Path D
(E) Path E

30. The electron is replaced with a proton that is

traveling at the same speed v in the same direction
as it enters the magnetic field. Which of the
following best describes the motion of the proton
as it passes through the magnetic field?
I. The speed of the proton changes less than
the speed of the electron did.
II. The proton is deflected in the opposite
direction.
III. The proton is deflected more than the
electron.
(A) I only
(B) I and II only
(C) II only
(D) II and III only
(E) I, II and III

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33. A magnetic field of magnitude 4.0 T is directed at

32. Two small spheres have equal and opposite an angle of 30∞ to the plane of a rectangular loop
charges and are travelling parallel to each other
of area 5.0 m 2 , as shown above. What is the
with speed v to the right, as shown above. What
magnetic flux through the loop?
is the direction of the magnetic field midway
between the spheres at the instant shown? (A) 10 Tm 2
(A) Out of the page (B) 12 Tm2
(B) Into the page
(C) 17 Tm 2
(C) Toward the bottom of the page
(D) Toward the top of the page (D) 20 Tm 2
(E) Undefined, since the magnitude of the (E) 40 Tm 2
magnetic field is zero.

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34. A rectangular conducting loop is located above

a long, straight wire carrying a current I to the
right, as shown in the figure above. The wire and 35. A wire loop with width w and height h is in a
loop are both in the plane of the page. Which of magnetic field that is directed into the page, as
the following will induce a clockwise current in shown in the figure above. The magnitude B of
the loop? the magnetic field changes with time t. The
magnitude of the resulting induced emf in the
(A) Decreasing the current in the wire wire loop is given as a function of time by the
(B) Moving the loop to the right
(C) Moving the loop to the left equation    hwt 3 , where  is a positive
(D) Moving the loop up away from the wire constant in units of T s 4 . Which of the following
(E) Moving the loop down toward the wire
is a possible expression for the magnitude of the
magnetic field?

(A) 1  t 3
4
(B) 3 t 4

(D) 1 hw t 4
4
1 4
(E) t
4

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END OF ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM SECTION I
IF YOU FINISH BEFORE TIME IS CALLED,
YOU MAY CHECK YOUR WORK ON ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM SECTION I ONLY.

DO NOT TURN TO ANY OTHER TEST MATERIALS.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE DONE THE FOLLOWING.

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®
AP Physics C: Electricity
and Magnetism Exam
SECTION II: Free Response 2019
DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.

At a Glance
Total Time
45 minutes
Number of Questions
3
Percent of Total Score
50%
Writing Instrument
Either pencil or pen with
black or dark blue ink
Electronic Device
Calculator allowed
Weight
The questions are
weighted equally.

Instructions
The questions for Section II are printed in this booklet. You may use any blank space in
the booklet for scratch work, but you must write your answers in the spaces provided for
each answer. A table of information and lists of equations that may be helpful are in the
booklet. Calculators, rulers, and straightedges may be used in this section.
All final numerical answers should include appropriate units. Credit for your work
depends on demonstrating that you know which physical principles would be appropriate
to apply in a particular situation. Therefore, you should show your work for each part in
the space provided after that part. If you need more space, be sure to clearly indicate
where you continue your work. Credit will be awarded only for work that is clearly
designated as the solution to a specific part of a question. Credit also depends on the
quality of your solutions and explanations, so you should show your work.
Write clearly and legibly. Cross out any errors you make; erased or crossed-out work will
not be scored. You may lose credit for incorrect work that is not crossed out.
Manage your time carefully. You may proceed freely from one question to the next. You
may review your responses if you finish before the end of the exam is announced.

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C TABLE OF INFORMATION

Coulomb’s law constant, k 1 4 pe0 9.0 109 N< m 2 C2

Vacuum permeability, m0 4 p 10 7 (T <m) A
Magnetic constant, k m0 4 p 1 10 7 (T< m) A
1 atmosphere pressure, 1 atm 1.0 105 N m 2 1.0 105 Pa

meter, m mole, mol watt, W farad, F

kilogram, kg hertz, Hz coulomb, C tesla, T
UNIT second, s newton, N volt, V degree Celsius, C
SYMBOLS
ampere, A pascal, Pa ohm, W electron volt, eV
kelvin, K joule, J henry, H

PREFIXES VALUES OF TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS FOR COMMON ANGLES

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C EQUATIONS

1 2 P I DV
q q0 w0 t at
2

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C EQUATIONS

GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY CALCULUS

Rectangle A = area df d f du
A bh C = circumference dx du dx
V = volume
Triangle d n
S = surface area x nx n 1
1 dx
A bh b = base
2 d ax
h = height e aeax
Circle  = length dx

1
Right Triangle Ô sin ax dx cos ax
a
a 2 b2 c2
VECTOR PRODUCTS
sin q
a  
c A B AB cos q
c  
cos q
b a AB AB sin q
c q 90°
b
a
tan q
b

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PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

SECTION II
Time—45 minutes
3 Questions

Directions: Answer all three questions. The suggested time is about 15 minutes for answering each of the questions,
which are worth 15 points each. The parts within a question may not have equal weight. Show all your work in this
booklet in the spaces provided after each part.

1. Students design an experiment to determine the unknown dielectric constant κ of a plastic material.
A capacitor is created using two square aluminum plates of side length s = 30 cm that are separated by
a distance d = 1.0 mm. This capacitor is placed in a circuit with an ideal 6.0-volt battery, a resistor of resistance
R = 500 W , voltmeter V, and an open switch S, as shown above. A 1.0 mm thick piece of plastic is inserted
between the aluminum plates. The distance x that the plastic is inserted between the plates can be varied, and the
voltmeter is used to measure the potential difference VC across the capacitor. The switch is closed, and readings
from the voltmeter are recorded as a function of time t. The data are plotted to create the graph shown below.

The time t1 2 shown above is the time for the capacitor to charge to half the potential difference of the battery.

(a) The potential difference across the capacitor as a function of time is modeled by the equation
(
VC = VMAX 1 - e -t RC
) , where VMAX = 6 V . Derive an expression for the capacitance C of the capacitor.
Express your answer in terms of t1 2 , R, and physical constants, as appropriate.

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The data for x and t1 2 are recorded for several trials and the value of C for each trial is calculated. The results
are shown in the chart below.

x (m) 0.050 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25

t1 2 (µs) 0.44 0.63 0.75 0.88 1.10
C (nF) 1.27 1.82 2.16 2.54 3.17

(b) Plot the experimental value of the capacitance C as a function of the distance x on the graph below. Clearly
scale and label all axes, including units if appropriate. Draw a straight line that best represents the data.

(c) The capacitor in the lab can be treated as two capacitors in parallel, one with the dielectric and one with air
e s
between the plates. Show that the capacitance can be expressed as C = 0 ( s + x (k - 1)) .
d

Question 1 continues on the next page.

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(d) Using the graph from part (b), calculate the value of the dielectric constant k .

(e) The students now want to verify the value for the permittivity constant, e0 . Using the graph from part (b),
calculate an experimental value for e0 .

(f) Assume the value found in part (e) is higher than the accepted value for the permittivity constant. State one
possible physical reason for this error and explain how it could have caused this error.

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2. A thin wire of length L has a uniform charge density +l . A cylindrical Gaussian surface of radius d is drawn
with the wire along its central axis, as shown above. Point P is located at the center of one end of the cylinder, a
distance d from the end of the wire. Point Q is on the edge of the cylinder directly above the center of the wire,
as shown above.
A student says, “Gauss’s law can be used to find the electric flux F through the Gaussian surface.”
(a) Is the student’s statement correct or incorrect?
____ Correct ____ Incorrect
If you have chosen “Correct,” use Gauss’s law to find the electric flux F through the Gaussian surface.
If you have chosen “Incorrect,” explain why the student’s reasoning is incorrect and why Gauss’s law cannot
be applied in this situation.

(b) Two students discuss whether or not they can use Gauss’s law to find the electric field at points P and Q.
At which of the points, if either, is Gauss’s law a useful method for finding the electric field?
_____ At point P only ____ At point Q only
_____ At both points P and Q ____ At neither point P nor point Q
Justify your answer.

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(c) Assuming the electric potential is zero at infinity, show that the value for the electric potential at point P is
given by the following expression.

V =
l
4pe0
ln
L+d
d ( )

The wire is aligned along the x-axis with the origin at the left end of the wire, as shown in Figure 2 above.
(d) A positively charged particle of charge +e and mass m is released from rest at point P. On the axes below,
sketch the kinetic energy K of the particle, the potential energy U of the wire-particle system, and the total
energy Etot of the wire-particle system as functions of the particle’s position x. Clearly label each sketch
with K, U, and Etot . Explicitly label any maximum with numerical values or algebraic expressions, as
appropriate.

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(e) Derive an expression for the magnitude of the electric field due to the wire as a function of the position
along the x-axis, where x > L . Express your answer in terms of x, L, l , and physical constants, as
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3. The circuit shown above is constructed using an ideal 12 V battery, an ideal switch S, and two resistors and an
inductor with the values shown. Switch S is closed. After a long time, the circuit reaches steady-state conditions.
(a) Calculate the current through R1 .

(b) Calculate the current through the battery.

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(d)
i. Determine the current in resistor R1 immediately after the switch is opened.

ii. Which of the following statements is correct about the current through R1 immediately after the switch
is opened?
_____ The current is up through R1 . _____ The current is down through R1 .

_____ There is no current through R1 .

Justify your answer.

(e) Immediately after the switch is opened, is the top end or bottom end of the inductor at the higher electric
potential?
____ Top end ____ Bottom end
Justify your answer.

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(f) On the axes below, sketch a graph of the potential difference V across the inductor as a function of time after
the switch is opened. Explicitly label the vertical axis intercept with a numerical value.

(g) Write but DO NOT solve a differential equation that could be solved for the current through the inductor as
a function of time after the switch is opened.

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Question 8

Skill Learning Objective Topic

5.E CNV-7.B Capacitors in Circuits

(A) Incorrect. This option is the correct numerical amount of charge (in
μC ), not the energy, on the capacitor when the current in the circuit
is 2.0 mA.
(B) Incorrect. This option is the correct numerical amount of charge (in
μC ) when the capacitor is fully charged, not the energy stored in the
capacitor when the current in the circuit is 2.0 mA.
(C) Correct. When the switch is closed to A , applying Kirchhoff’s loop
rule yields ε − RI − VC =0. Therefore,

( )(
VC= ( 30V ) − 5.0 × 103 Ω 2.0 × 10−3 A = 20 V. Then,)
substituting into an equation for potential energy yields
1 1
=U = CV 2 ( 40μF )( 20V
= )2 8.0 mJ .
2 2
(D) Incorrect. This option multiplies the values given for current,
resistance, and capacitance instead of using the energy equation for
when the current is 2.0 mA.
(E) Incorrect. This option assumes that the voltage across the capacitor is
the same as the battery’s ε , but when the current in the circuit
reaches 2.0 mA, the capacitor has not yet built up this voltage.

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Question 19

Skill Learning Objective Topic

5.E CNV-7.A Capacitors in Circuits

(A) Incorrect. This option is the initial charge on Cb , not the final
charge on Cb .
(B) Incorrect. This option sets the final potential differences of the two
capacitors equal but then gets the reciprocal of the correct answer.
(C) Incorrect. This option indicates that because the difference in the
two capacitances is 2C , the final charge on must be half the charge
on Ca . However, the potential differences across the two capacitors
must be set equal to solve for the charge on the two capacitors.
(D) Incorrect. This option indicates that if the final potential differences
for the two capacitors are equal, the charges on the two capacitors
must be equal. However, because the two capacitances a Cb re not
equal, the final charges are not equal.
(E) Correct. The voltages of the two capacitors must be the same;
therefore,
Va = Vb
Qa Qb
=
Ca Cb
.
Qa Qb
=
Ca 3Ca
3Qa = Qb

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Magnetic Fields —
Forces on Moving
7.A CHG-1.B
Charges in Magnetic
Fields
(A) Incorrect. The speed of the particles is proportional to the force
acting on the particle. Since the force is the magnetic force due to the
magnetic field and the magnetic field does not change, the speed of
the particles is the same. Also, speed is independent of the mass of an
object.
(B) Incorrect. Although statement II is an accurate description of the
motion of the proton, statement I is not.
(C) Correct. If the electron is replaced with a positive charge, the
resulting force due to the magnetic field, the magnetic force, will act
in the positive direction, or upward. This can be determined using
the correct right-hand rule for the Lorentz force equation,
  
F= qv × B. Since a force is acting on the charge, it is accelerating
up as well. Also, since the mass of an electron is much smaller than

the mass of a proton, then melectron < m proton . Since a = F , then

φm =∫ B⋅ d A
φm = B ⋅ A ⋅ cosθ
φm = (4.0T)(5m 2 )(cos(60 ))
φm 10T ⋅ m 2
=
(B) Incorrect. This option is a result of the following calculation, where
2
the area of the rectangular loop is 6m instead of the correct 5m 2 ,

which likely is a calculator error: φm = (4.0T)(6m )(cos(60 )).
2

(C) Incorrect. This option is a result of performing the correct

calculations but using the given angle in the problem 30°; however,
the correct angle is the measure from a perpendicular vector to the
area shown with the magnetic field lines, which is 90° − 30°= 60°.
(D) Incorrect. This option is a result of neglecting the angle in which the
magnetic field lines pass through the rectangular loop of area, which
means that the direction of the vectors is not accounted for; thus, the
calculation used is just φm = B ⋅ A = (4.0T)(5m ) = 20T ⋅ m .
2 2

(E) Incorrect. This option is four times greater than the correct answer.
This option may result from forgetting that the magnetic field
strength was already accounted for when the calculations were
performed correctly and re-multiplied by 4.0T, or it may result from
performing the incorrect calculations and doubling the answer
because of the misconception that the area needs to be accounted for
twice; the vectors pass through both the top and the bottom of the
area.

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Question 34

Skill Learning Objective Topic

Electromagnetism —
Electromagnetic
7.A FIE-6.A Induction (Including
Faraday’s Law and
Lenz’s Law)
(A) Incorrect. This option will have the same result as moving the loop
away from the wire, which results in a decreasing magnetic field that
is directed out of the page; thus the current induced in the loop
would be counterclockwise.
(B) Incorrect. The relative distance between the loop and the wire does
not change when the loop is moved parallel to the wire to the right.
Thus, the magnetic flux through the loop does not change. As a
result, moving the loop to the right will not induce a current in the
loop.
(C) Incorrect. Flux does not change when the loop is moved parallel to
wire to the left. Thus; moving the loop to the right will not induce a
current in the loop.
(D) Incorrect. While the flux changes when the loop is moved away from
wire, this will cause the flux to be decreasing and out of the page;
thus, a counterclockwise current, not a clockwise current, would be
created in the loop.
(E) Correct. Using one of the right-hand rules, it can be determined that
the magnetic field due to the current-carrying wire it directed out of
the page in the loop. Moving the loop closer to the wire will result in
an increase in the magnetic field directed out of the page in the loop.
By Lenz’s law, the induced magnetic field will oppose this increase
and will point into the page in the loop. As a result, using another
right-hand rule, it can be determined that a clockwise current is
induced in the loop.

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Question 35

Skill Learning Objective Topic

Electromagnetism —
Electromagnetic
5.E FIE-6.A Induction (Including
Faraday’s Law and
Lenz’s Law)
(A) Incorrect. This option is a result of completing the correct
calculations but not adding 1 to the exponent when integrating.
(B) Incorrect. This option is a result of correctly setting up the
mathematical equations, however, a misunderstanding of taking the
integral could result with this.
(C) Incorrect. This option is a combination of not finding the magnetic
flux using the area of the loop to cancel out the term, as well as
taking the derivative of with respect to t , not the integral.
(D) Incorrect.
(E) Correct. Given the induced emf ε = β hwt and since the equation
3

dϕ
for emf is ε = − B , one can set them equal to each other. The
dt
magnetic flux ϕ B must first be determined through the wire loop.
The magnetic flux through this loop is given by ϕ B = BAsin(θ ),
where A is the area of the loop, and the angle is 90 degrees since
the magnetic field is perpendicular to the loop. Thus,
=ϕ B Bwhsin
= (90) Bwh. Thus, by setting the given emf equal to
the equation for emf, substituting in the magnetic flux, then
integrating with respect to t , and taking the magnitude of the final
ε =ε
dφ
β hwt 3 = − B
dt
answer results in this option. β hwt dt = − d (Bwh)
3

∫ β hwt 3 dt = ∫ − d (Bwh)
1
β hwt 4 = − Bwh
4

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Question 1
15 points total Distribution
of points

Students design an experiment to determine the unknown dielectric constant κ of a plastic material.
A capacitor is created using two square aluminum plates of side length s = 30 cm that are separated by
a distance d = 1.0 mm. This capacitor is placed in a circuit with an ideal 6.0-volt battery, a resistor of
resistance= R 500 Ω , voltmeter V, and an open switch S, as shown above. A 1.0 mm thick piece of
plastic is inserted between the aluminum plates. The distance x that the plastic is inserted between the
plates can be varied, and the voltmeter is used to measure the potential difference VC across the
capacitor. The switch is closed, and readings from the voltmeter are recorded as a function of time t. The
data are plotted to create the graph shown below.

The time t1 2 shown above is the time for the capacitor to charge to half the potential difference of the
battery.

(a) LO CNV-7.D.a, SP 5.E

2 points

The potential difference across the capacitor as a function of time is modeled by the equation
=VC VMAX 1 − e−t( RC
) , where VMAX = 6 V . Derive an expression for the capacitance C of the
capacitor. Express your answer in terms of t1 2 , R, and physical constants, as appropriate.

For correctly substituting into given equation 1 point

(
VC = 6 1 − e −t RC
) ∴ 3= (
6 1− e
−t1 2 RC
)
For correctly solving the above equation 1 point
3
6
= 1− e 12
−t RC −t
∴e 12
RC
=
1
2
∴ − t1 2 RC = ln
1
2 ()
t1 2
C =
R ln ( 2 )
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Distribution
of points

The data for x and t1 2 are recorded for several trials and the value of C for each trial is calculated.
The results are shown in the chart below.

x (m) 0.050 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25

t1 2 ( µs ) 0.44 0.63 0.75 0.88 1.10
C (nF) 1.27 1.82 2.16 2.54 3.17

(b) LO CNV-7.D.a, SP 3.A, 4.C

3 points

Plot the experimental value of the capacitance C as a function of the distance x on the graph below.
Clearly scale and label all axes, including units if appropriate. Draw a straight line that best represents
the data.

For using a correct scale that uses more than half the grid and for correctly labeling the 1 point
axes including units as appropriate
For correctly plotting the data 1 point
For drawing a straight line consistent with the plotted data 1 point

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Distribution
of points
(c) CNV-7.A.a, SP 5.A, 5.E
3 points

The capacitor in the lab can be treated as two capacitors in parallel, one with the dielectric and one with
ε s
air between the plates. Show that the capacitance can be expressed as C = 0 ( s + x (κ − 1) ) .
d

For indicating that the capacitance is equal to the sum of the part with a dielectric and 1 point
the part with air
=
C C x + C0
For correctly substituting for the part of the capacitor that has a dielectric 1 point
For correctly substituting for the part of the capacitor that has air 1 point
κε 0 sx ε 0 s ( s − x ) ε 0 s ε0s
=
C + = (κ x + s −=x) ( s + x (κ − 1) )
d d d d

(d) CNV-7.A.a, SP 4.D, 6.A, 6.C

3 points

Using the graph from part (b), calculate the value of the dielectric constant κ .

For calculating the slope using the best-fit line and not the data points unless they fall on 1 point
the best fit line
∆y ( 3 − 1) nF
slope
= = = 9.1 × 10−9 F m
∆x (.24 − .02 ) m
For correctly relating the slope to the dielectric constant 1 point
2
ε0s ε 0 s (κ − 1) ε 0 s (κ − 1)
C = + x ∴ slope =
d d d

=κ
( d )( slope )
= +1
(1 × 10 −3
)(
m 9.1 × 10−9 F m ) +1
ε0s (8.85 × 10 −12
C 2
( Nm ) ) (.3 m )
2

For a correct answer 1 point

κ = 4.4

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Question 1 (continued)
Distribution
of points
(e) CNV-7.A.a, SP 4.D, 6.C
2 points

The students now want to verify the value for the permittivity constant, ε 0 . Using the graph from
part (b), calculate an experimental value for ε 0 .

For using an acceptable value for the y-intercept consistent with the best-fit line 1 point
For correctly relating the y-intercept to the permittivity constant 1 point
ε 0 s 2 ε 0 s (κ − 1) ε 0s2
C = + x ∴ y-intercept =
d d d
( d )( y-intercept ) (1 × 10−3 m )(8.4 × 10−10=
F)
ε0
=
s 2
=
(.3 m ) 2 (
9.29 × 10−12 C2 Nm 2 )

Units point
CNV-7.A.a, SP 7.A
1 point

For correct units in parts (d) and (e) 1 point

(f) CNV-7.A.a, SP 2.E

1 point

Assume the value found in part (e) is higher than the accepted value for the permittivity constant. State
one possible physical reason for this error and explain how it could have caused this error.

For a correct explanation of an acceptable physical issue 1 point

Claim: The resistance in the wires would cause the experimental value to be higher than
the accepted value of the permittivity constant.
Evidence: The potential difference across the capacitor would be smaller.
Reasoning: The wires could have nonnegligible resistance.

Alternate Explanation
Claim: The air between the plates of the capacitor would cause the experimental value
to be higher than the accepted value of the permittivity constant.
Evidence: The air between the plates of the capacitor increases its capacitance.
Reasoning: The air between the plates of the capacitor act as a dielectric.

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Question 1 (continued)

Learning Objectives
CNV-7.A.a – Calculate the equivalent capacitance for capacitors arranged in series or parallel, or a combination
of both, in steady‐state situations.
CNV-7.D.a – Derive expressions using calculus to describe the time dependence of the stored charge or
potential difference across the capacitor, or the current or potential difference across the resistor in an RC circuit
when charging or discharging a capacitor.

Science Practices
2.E – Identify or describe potential sources of experimental error.
3.A – Select and plot appropriate data.
4.C – Linearize data and/or determine a best fit line or curve.
4.D – Select relevant features of a graph to describe a physical situation or solve problems.
5.A – Select an appropriate law, definition, or mathematical relationship or model to describe a physical
situation.
5.E – Derive a symbolic expression from known quantities by selecting and following a logical algebraic
pathway.
6.A – Extract quantities from narratives or mathematical relationships to solve problems.
6.C – Calculate an unknown quantity with units from known quantities, by selecting and following a logical
computational pathway.

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Question 2
15 points total Distribution
of points

A thin wire of length L has a uniform charge density + λ . A cylindrical Gaussian surface of radius d is
drawn with the wire along its central axis, as shown above. Point P is located at the center of one end of
the cylinder, a distance d from the end of the wire. Point Q is on the edge of the cylinder directly above
the center of the wire, as shown above.

A student says, “Gauss’s law can be used to find the electric flux Φ through the Gaussian surface.”

(a) LO CNV-2.C, SP 7.C

1 point

Is the student’s statement correct or incorrect?

____ Correct
____ Incorrect

If you have chosen “Correct,” use Gauss’s law to find the electric flux Φ through the Gaussian surface.

If you have chosen “Incorrect,” explain why the student’s reasoning is incorrect and why Gauss’s law
cannot be applied in this situation.

Select “Correct”
Note: If the wrong selection is made, the explanation is ignored.
For using an appropriate equation to calculate the flux 1 point
qenc λL
=
Φ =
ε0 ε0
Claim: Student is correct.
Evidence: A cylinder is useful for Gauss’s law.
Reasoning: A cylindrical surface has geometric symmetry.

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Question 2 (continued)
Distribution
of points
(b) LO CNV-2.C, SP 7.C
1 point

Two students discuss whether or not they can use Gauss’s law to find the electric field at points P
and Q.

At which of the points, if either, is Gauss’s law a useful method for finding the electric field?
_____ At point P only ____ At point Q only
_____ At both points P and Q ____ At neither point P nor point Q
Justify your answer.

Select “At neither point P nor point Q” or “At point Q only”

Note: If the wrong selection is made, the justification is ignored.
For a justification consistent with selection above 1 point
Example: There is no simple way to write the electric field at point P or Q in terms of
the flux due to cylinder extending beyond the line of charge.
Example: By drawing a new Gaussian cylinder that does not extend beyond the line of
charge, Gauss’s law can be used to calculate the electric field at point Q.

(c) LO CNV-3.C.b, SP 5.A, 5.E

3 points

Assuming the electric potential is zero at infinity, show that the value for the electric potential at point P
is given by the following expression.
V =
λ
4πε 0
ln
L+d
d ( )
For indicating an attempt to integrate to determine the electric potential at P 1 point
1
V =∫ dq
4πε 0 r
For integrating in terms of distance 1 point
r= d + L
λ
Q = λ L ∴ dq = λ dr ∴ V = ∫
r =d
4πε 0 r
dr

For integrating using the correct limits or constant of integration 1 point

=V
λ
4πε 0
]rr== dd + L
[ ln ( r )= λ
4πε 0
( ln ( d + L ) − =
ln ( d ) )
λ
4πε 0
ln ( d d+ L )

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Question 2 (continued)
Distribution
of points

The wire is aligned along the x-axis with the origin at the left end of the wire, as shown
in Figure 2 above.

(d) LO CNV-1.E, SP 3.C

6 points

A positively charged particle of charge + e and mass m is released from rest at point P. On the axes
below, sketch the kinetic energy K of the particle, the potential energy U of the wire-particle system,
and the total energy Etot of the wire-particle system as functions of the particle’s position x. Clearly
label each sketch with K, U, and Etot . Explicitly label any maximum with numerical values or
algebraic expressions, as appropriate.

For a curve in the first quadrant label K that is increasing in value for x > L + d 1 point
For a curve that is concave down curve starting at the point ( L + d , 0 ) and approaching 1 point
a horizontal line
For a curve in the first quadrant label U that is decreasing in value for x > L + d 1 point
For a concave up curve at L + d starting at or near the maximum value and approaching 1 point
the x-axis
For a horizontal line labeled Etot that is at the maximum value 1 point
For labeling and using correct asymptotes for the K and U curves 1 point

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Distribution
of points

(e) LO CNV-3.E, SP 5.A, 5.E

4 points

Derive an expression for the magnitude of the electric field due to the wire as a function of the position
along the x-axis, where x > L . Express your answer in terms of x, L, λ , and physical constants, as
appropriate.

For indicating an attempt to integrate to determine the electric field 1 point

1
E =∫ dq
4πε 0 r 2
For integrating in terms of distance 1 point
r=x
λ
Q = λ L ∴ dq = λ dr ∴ E =
r=
∫x − L 4πε 0 r 2 dr
For integrating using the correct limits or constant of integration 1 point
For correctly integrating 1 point

( )
r=x
λ − 1  λ 1 1 λL
E= = − =
4πε 0  r  r= x − L 4πε 0 x − L x 4πε 0 ( x − L ) x

Alternate Solution Alternate Points

For attempting to take the derivative of the electric potential to calculate the electric 1 point
field
For substituting the expression from part (c) into the derivative 1 point
λ L+d 
− 
dV d
E = − = ln
dx dx  4πε 0 d 
For substituting d= x − L into the above equation 1 point
λ
E = − 
d x 
ln
dx  4πε 0 x − L 
For correctly differentiating the above equation 1 point
E = −
λ 1
( −
4πε 0 x x − L
1
= ) λL
4πε 0 ( x − L ) x

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Question 2 (continued)

Learning Objectives
CNV-1.E – Calculate the work done or changes in kinetic energy (or changes in speed) of a charge particle
when it is moved through some known potential difference.
CNV-2.C – State and use Gauss’s law in integral form to derive unknown electric fields for planar, spherical, or
cylindrically symmetrical charge distributions.
CNV-3.A – Derive expressions for the electric field of specified charge distributions using integration and the
principle of superposition. Examples of such charge distributions include a uniformly charged wire, a thin ring
of charge (along the axis of the ring), and semicircular or part of a semicircular arc.
CNV-3.C.b – Describe electric potential as a function of distance for the different types of symmetrical charge
distributions.

Science Practices
3.C – Sketch a graph that shows a functional relationship between two quantities.
5.A – Select an appropriate law, definition, or mathematical relationship or model to describe a physical
situation.
5.E – Derive a symbolic expression from known quantities by selecting and following a logical algebraic
pathway.
7.C – Support a claim with evidence from physical representations.

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Question 3
15 points total Distribution
of points

The circuit shown above is constructed using an ideal 12 V battery, an ideal switch S, and two resistors
and an inductor with the values shown. Switch S is closed. After a long time, the circuit reaches
steady-state conditions.

(a) LO CNV-10.C.b, SP 6.B, 6.C

2 points

Calculate the current through R1 .

For using Ohm’s law to calculate the current 1 point

V1 12 V
=
I =
R1 30 Ω
For a correct answer 1 point
I = 0.40 A

(b) LO CNV-10.C.b, SP 6.A, 6.C

2 points

Calculate the current through the battery.

For correctly calculating the equivalent resistance of the circuit 1 point

1 1 1 1 1
= + = +
RT R1 R2 30 Ω 20 Ω
R=T 12 Ω
For using Ohm’s law to calculate the current 1 point
V 12 V
=
I = = 1.0 A
RT 12 Ω

The switch is then opened at time t = 0.

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Question 3 (continued)

Learning Objectives
CNV-10.C.a – Calculate initial transient currents and final steady‐state currents through any part of a series or
parallel circuit containing an inductor and one or more resistors.
CNV-10.D.a – Derive a differential equation for the current as a function of time in a simple LR series circuit.
CNV-10.E – Describe currents or potential differences with respect to time across resistors or inductors in a
simple circuit containing resistors and an inductor, either in series or a parallel arrangement.

Science Practices
3.C – Sketch a graph that shows a functional relationship between two quantities.
6.A – Extract quantities from narratives or mathematical relationships to solve problems.
6.B – Apply an appropriate law, definition, or mathematical relationship to solve a problem.
6.C – Calculate an unknown quantity with units from known quantities, by selecting and following a logical
computational pathway.
7.A – Make a scientific claim.
7.C – Support a claim with evidence from physical representations.

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2019 AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Scoring Worksheet

Section I: Multiple Choice

× 1.2857 =
Number Correct Weighted Section I Score
(out of 35) (Do not round)

Section II: Free Response

Question 1 × 1.0000 =
(out of 15) (Do not round)

Question 2 × 1.0000 =
(out of 15) (Do not round)

Question 3 × 1.0000 =
(out of 15) (Do not round)

Sum =
Weighted
Section II
Score
(Do not round)

Composite Score

+ =
Weighted Weighted Composite Score
Section I Score Section II Score (Round to nearest
whole number)

AP Score Conversion Chart

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Composite
Score Range AP Score
46-90 5
35-45 4
30-34 3
21-29 2
0-20 1

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Question Descriptors and Performance Data

Multiple-Choice Questions

Question Skill Learning Objective Topic Key % Correct

Electrostatics— Electric Potential Due to Point Charges
1 6.C CNV-1.A E 43
and Uniform Fields
2 7.A ACT-2.C Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics – Electrostatics with Conductors E 32
Electrostatics— Electric Potential Due to Point Charges
3 6.A CNV-1.E B 36
and Uniform Fields
4 7.A ACT-1.D Electrostatics— Charge and Coulomb’s Law B 63
5 7.A CNV-2.B Electrostatics – Gauss’s Law B 61
Electrostatics— Electric Potential Due to Point Charges
6 5.B CNV-1.C E 52
and Uniform Fields
7 7.A ACT-1.A Electrostatics— Charge and Coulomb’s Law C 80
Electrostatics— Electric Potential Due to Point Charges
8 6.A CNV-1.E B 60
and Uniform Fields
9 7.A ACT-2.B Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics – Electrostatics with Conductors D 40
10 7.A ACT-2.A Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics – Electrostatics with Conductors A 39
11 5.E CNV-4.B Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics – Capacitors D 74
12 6.A ACT-2.A Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics – Electrostatics with Conductors C 65
13 5.A ACT-3.A Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics – Electrostatics with Conductors B 48
14 5.C FIE-2.D Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics - Dielectrics B 56
15 5.B FIE-2.C Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics - Dielectrics C 88
Electric Currents – Steady-State Direct -Current Circuits
16 6.B CNV-6.C D 73
with Batteries and Resistors only
Electric Currents – Steady-State Direct -Current Circuits
17 6.C CNV-6.C A 61
with Batteries and Resistors only
18 5.E CNV-7.B Capacitors in Circuits C 47
19 5.E CNV-7.A Capacitors in Circuits E 60
20 5.A CNV-7.A Capacitors in Circuits B 60
Electric Currents – Steady-State Direct -Current Circuits
21 7.A CNV-6.C C 44
with Batteries and Resistors only
22 6.B CNV-7.A Capacitors in Circuits D 39
23 5.B CNV-4.G Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics – Capacitors B 36
24 4.D CNV-8.C Magnetic Fields – Biot–Savart Law and Ampère’s Law E 52
25 5.E FIE-5.B Magnetic Fields – Fields of Long, Current-Carrying Wires E 43
26 1.D FIE-5.B Magnetic Fields – Fields of Long, Current-Carrying Wires D 51
27 5.E FIE-5.B Magnetic Fields – Fields of Long, Current-Carrying Wires D 51
Magnetic Fields – Forces on Current-Carrying Wires
28 5.E FIE-4.A E 27
in Magnetic Fields
29 1.D CHG-1.B Magnetic Fields – Forces on Moving Charges in Magnetic Fields D 75
30 7.A CHG-1.B Magnetic Fields – Forces on Moving Charges in Magnetic Fields C 70
Magnetic Fields – Forces on Current-Carrying Wires in Magnetic
31 5.E FIE-4.A A 56
Fields
32 1.D FIE-5.B Magnetic Fields – Fields of Long, Current-Carrying Wires B 39
Electromagnetism – Electromagnetic Induction
33 6.B CNV-9.A A 52
(Including Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law)
Electromagnetism – Electromagnetic Induction
34 7.A FIE-6.A E 55
(Including Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law)
Electromagnetism – Electromagnetic Induction
35 5.E FIE-6.A E 43
(Including Faraday’s Law and Lenz’s Law)

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Question Skill Learning Objective Topic Mean Score

1 2.E|3.A|4.C|4.D|5.A|5.E|6.A|6.C|7.A CNV‐7.A.1|CNV‐7.D.a 3.4 6.22
2 3.C|5.A|5.E|7.C CNV-1.E|CNV-2.C|CNV-3.A|CNV-3.C.b 1.3|1.4|1.5 4.21
3 6.C|3.C|6.A|6.B|7.C CNV-10.C|CNV-10.D|CNV-10.E 5.2 6.47

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Note Start Time . Note Stop Time .

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After 10 minutes, say:

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SECTION II: Free Response

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ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C TABLE OF INFORMATION

Coulomb’s law constant, k 1 4 pe0 9.0  109 N< m 2 C2

meter, m mole, mol watt, W farad, F

PREFIXES VALUES OF TRIGONOMETRIC FUNCTIONS FOR COMMON ANGLES

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C EQUATIONS

ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS C EQUATIONS

GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY CALCULUS

PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

1. Two positive point charges, both of magnitude

(A) -3.6 ¥ 104 V

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5. Which of the following must be true for a

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9. Assuming that the electric potential is zero an

10. Which of the following is true about the

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12. What is the charge on the outer surface of the

13. The magnitudes of the electric fields at the

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18. The capacitor in the circuit represented above is

17. What is the internal resistance of the battery?

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20. The new voltage across capacitor Ca is Va . How

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Coulomb’s law constant, k 1 4 pe0 9.0 109 N< m 2 C2

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