AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism · Free-response questions 2016

3 questions, each with its course unit and the official scoring guidelines.

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Question 2

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Question 2 — ____________ ____________ E&M.2. The circuit shown above consists of a source of variable emf , an ideal ammeter A, an ideal voltmeter V, ε a resistor of resistance R, and a sample of wire with resistance r. (a) How…

Source: College Board — AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Free-response questions, 2016

Question 3

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Question 3 — E&M.3. A conducting bar of mass M, length L, and negligible resistance is connected to two long vertical conducting rails of negligible resistance. The two rails are connected by a resistor of resistance R at the top.…

Source: College Board — AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism, Free-response questions, 2016

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