AP Physics B is a college level course that uses advanced algebra and trigonometry as the primary tools for problem solving. The course covers topics in mechanics, energy, waves, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, quantum theory, and nuclear physics.
Physics and its Applications
Units
Speed, Velocity, Acceleration and
Free Fall
Vectors and Scalars, Vector Addition,
Graphical and Analytical Methods,
Relative Velocity and Projectile Motion
Newton's Laws of Motion and Friction
Centripetal Force, Gravitation, Satellites
and Kepler's Laws
Work, Potential Energy, Kinetic Energy
and Conservation of Energy
Impulse and Momentum, Conservation of
Momentum, and Collisions
Torque
Translational Equilibrium
Simple Harmonic Motion, Elastic Potential Energy
and The Simple Pendulum, Types of Waves,
Boundary Behavior, Superposition Principle and Standing Waves
Sound, Sources of Sound, Interference and
Doppler Effect
Reflection, Refraction, and Total Internal Reflection, Image Formation, Lens/Mirror Equation and Magnification
Electromagnetic Waves and Electromagnetic Spectrum
Interference, Double-Slit, Diffraction Grating and
Thin Film Interference
Hydrostatic pressure, Buoyancy, Fluid Flow Continuity and Bernoulli's Equation
Thermal Expansion and Kinetic Theory
Mechanical equivalent of Heat, Heat Transfer
First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics,
Heat Engines
II. FLUID MECHANICS AND THERMAL PHYSICS
III. ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
Electrostatic Force, Coulomb's Law,
and Electric Field.
Electric Potential Energy, Electric
Potential Difference and Capacitance
Ohm's Law, Resistance and Power
Series and Parallel Circuits and Kirchhoff's
Rules
Magnetic Field and Magnetic Forces
Faraday's Law, Lenz's Law, and
Transformers
V. ATOMIC AND NUCLEAR PHYSICS
Quantum Theory, Photoelectric Effect, 
