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  • Unit 1: Electrostatics (57)
  • Unit 2: Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics (45)
  • Unit 3: Electric Circuits (46)
  • Unit 4: Magnetic Fields (46)
  • Unit 5: Electromagnetism (56)
Unit 1: Electrostatics

Analysis of Discharge Curve in a Capacitor

A researcher analyses the voltage decay across a capacitor during its discharge in an RC circuit.

Easy

Analysis of Electric Potential in a Charged Spherical Conductor

In a controlled laboratory setting, students study the electric potential around a charged conductin

Medium

Analysis of Linear Charge Distribution in a Rod

A uniformly charged rod is oriented horizontally. The electric field is measured along the perpendic

Hard

Calculus in Electric Potential Calculation

In a region, the electric field varies along the x-axis as $$E(x) = 500*(1 - 0.5*x) \; N/C$$, where

Medium

Capacitor Charging in an RC Circuit

A capacitor with capacitance $$C$$ is charged through a resistor $$R$$ by a constant voltage source

Medium

Charge Distribution in a Conductor

A solid metallic conductor is given an excess charge Q. It is observed that all excess charge reside

Easy

Charge Distribution in Insulators and Conductors

Two spheres of radius $$0.10 \; m$$ are considered. One is a non-conducting (insulating) sphere with

Easy

Charge Distribution on a Conducting Sphere

This problem asks you to discuss the equilibrium charge distribution on a conducting sphere and then

Easy

Charge Interaction in Mixed Media

A computer simulation investigates how two point charges interact when placed in media with differen

Easy

Computing Electric Flux through an Irregular Surface

You will calculate the electric flux through a rectangular surface in a region with a non-uniform el

Extreme

Conservation of Charge in Colliding Charged Particles

This question explores the principle of conservation of charge through a scenario in which two charg

Medium

Data Analysis of Electric Force Measurements

In a laboratory experiment, the force between charged spheres was measured at various distances. Usi

Medium

Deriving the Electric Field from a 2D Potential Function

Given a two-dimensional electric potential function, derive the corresponding electric field vector

Hard

Electric Dipole in a Uniform Electric Field

An electric dipole with dipole moment $$p$$ is placed in a uniform electric field $$E$$ such that th

Hard

Electric Dipole Potential

An electric dipole consists of charges $$+q$$ and $$-q$$ separated by a distance $$d = 0.05 \; m$$,

Hard

Electric Field Due to a Cylindrical Surface Charge Distribution

Apply Gauss' Law to derive the electric field for a cylindrical charge distribution and then calcula

Hard

Electric Field from a Continuous Charge Distribution: Charged Rod

A uniformly charged rod of length $$L$$ and total charge $$Q$$ creates an electric field along its a

Hard

Electric Field from an Extended Linear Charge Distribution

A thin rod of length $$L = 0.50 \; m$$ has a uniform linear charge density $$\lambda = 2.0*10^{-8} \

Hard

Electric Field Gradient and Potential Difference

A group of students measures the spatial distribution of an electric field along a straight line usi

Hard

Electric Field in a Non-uniform Charge Distribution on a Plate

An experiment investigates the electric field produced by a non-uniformly charged insulating plate.

Hard

Electric Field Inside a Uniformly Charged Sphere

A nonconducting sphere of radius $$R = 0.20 \; m$$ carries a uniformly distributed charge $$Q = +5.0

Medium

Electric Field Mapping with a Charged Sphere

An experimenter seeks to measure the electric field produced by a uniformly charged metallic sphere.

Medium

Electric Field of a Charged Spherical Conductor

A spherical conductor of radius $$R$$ carries a uniform surface charge giving it a total charge $$Q$

Medium

Electric Field of a Conducting Sphere

A conducting sphere of radius R is uniformly charged with total charge Q. Answer the following quest

Easy

Electric Field Variation Graph Analysis

A graph is provided that shows how the electric field strength $$E$$ (in N/C) varies with the distan

Medium

Electric Flux Graph Analysis using Gauss' Law

A laboratory experiment measured the electric flux $$\Phi$$ (in N·m²/C) through closed surfaces for

Medium

Electric Potential and Field Inside a Dielectric Sphere

An experiment is set up to measure the electric potential and field within a uniformly polarized die

Extreme

Electric Potential Energy in a Three-Charge System

Three point charges, q₁, q₂, and q₃, are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle with side

Hard

Electric Potential Energy of a Uniformly Charged Rod

Derive an expression for the electric potential energy stored in a uniformly charged rod and discuss

Hard

Electric Potential Measurement with a Probe

An experimenter sets up a procedure to measure the electric potential along a radial line near a pos

Hard

Electric Potential of a Uniformly Charged Sphere

A sphere of radius $$R$$ carries a uniform volume charge (total charge Q). Analyze the electric pote

Hard

Electrostatic Equilibrium in Concentric Spherical Shells

Two concentric spherical shells are assembled: an inner conducting sphere of radius R_inner carrying

Extreme

Electrostatic Force Variation with Distance

An experiment is conducted to verify Coulomb's law by measuring the force between two point charges

Easy

Energy Considerations in Bringing Charges from Infinity

Analyze the work done by an external agent in assembling a two-charge system from infinity to a fini

Hard

Energy Stored in a Parallel Plate Capacitor

A parallel plate capacitor has a plate area A, separation d, and is charged to a potential differenc

Medium

Field and Potential from an Infinite Sheet of Charge

An infinite sheet has a uniform surface charge density of $$\sigma = 4.0 \times 10^{-6} \; C/m^2$$.

Medium

FRQ 8: Investigating Insulator Polarization Effects

A recent experiment claims that an insulating material exhibits zero internal electric field due to

Easy

FRQ 13: Reconstructing Gauss' Law for a Cylindrical Charge Distribution

A research paper claims that by applying Gauss' law to a cylindrical charge distribution, one can de

Extreme

FRQ 14: Analysis of Electrostatic Force Variation with Distance

A researcher claims that the measured electrostatic force between two point charges precisely follow

Hard

FRQ 15: Examination of Zero Electric Field in Conductors

A media report asserts that experiments have conclusively confirmed the theoretical prediction that

Medium

Gauss' Law for a Uniformly Charged Sphere

A researcher uses Gauss’ Law to analyze the electric field due to a uniformly charged sphere. The sp

Medium

Gauss’s Law in a Uniformly Charged Sphere

A non‐conducting sphere of radius R = 0.5 m carries a uniformly distributed charge Q = 1.0×10⁻⁶ C. U

Easy

Graph Analysis of Electric Potential vs. Distance

The electric potential due to a point charge is given by $$V(r) = \frac{kq}{r}$$. Analyze how the th

Medium

Investigating the Effects of Insulating Materials on Electric Field Distribution

Design an experiment to study how different insulating materials inserted between two charged plates

Hard

Mapping Electric Field Intensity Through Probe Measurements

A laboratory experiment is performed in which a probe is used to measure the electric field strength

Medium

Measuring the Polarization Effects in an Insulating Material

An experiment is set up to study polarization in an insulating material. The material is placed in a

Extreme

Multi-Charge Interaction Analysis

Three point charges are located at the vertices of an equilateral triangle with side length $$0.10 \

Hard

Net Electric Field from Multiple Point Charges

Three point charges are positioned along the x-axis. The charge and position data is provided in the

Hard

Point Charge Interactions and Coulomb's Law

Two point charges are placed along the x-axis in a vacuum. Let $$q_1 = +1.602*10^{-19} \; C$$ be loc

Easy

Point Charge Potential Calculation

Consider a point charge of $$Q = 4.00 \; \mu C$$. (a) Derive the expression for the electric potent

Easy

Potential Difference in a Non-Uniform Electric Field

In a region where the electric field is given by $$E(x) = 1000 * e^{-2*x}$$ N/C, (a) determine the e

Extreme

Potential on the Axis of a Charged Disk

A thin circular disk of radius $$R = 0.15 \; m$$ has a uniform surface charge density of $$\sigma =

Hard

Superposition of Electric Potentials

This problem involves calculating the net electric potential at a point due to two point charges usi

Easy

Uniformly Charged Rod Field Calculation

A thin rod of length $$L = 1.00 \; m$$ lies along the x-axis from $$x = 0$$ to $$x = 1.00 \; m$$ and

Hard

Work and Energy in a Uniform Electric Field

A particle with charge q = 1 C is accelerated from rest by a uniform electric field of magnitude E =

Medium

Work Done by a Uniform Electric Field

A particle with charge $$q = +1.602*10^{-19} \; C$$ is moved over a distance of $$d = 0.10 \; m$$ in

Easy

Work Done by Electric Fields in Moving a Charge

An experiment investigates the work done by a uniform electric field on a test charge as it is moved

Hard
Unit 2: Conductors, Capacitors, Dielectrics

Calculus-Based Analysis of Induced Charge on Shielding Conductors

A point charge is brought near a large, grounded, conductive plate. This induces a non-uniform surfa

Medium

Capacitor Charging and Discharging in an RC Circuit

In a series RC circuit, a capacitor with capacitance \(C\) is charged by a constant voltage source \

Medium

Capacitor with Layered Dielectrics

A parallel plate capacitor is constructed using two different dielectric layers arranged in series.

Medium

Comparative Analysis of Capacitor Types in High-Frequency Applications

Different types of capacitors (ceramic, electrolytic, and film) exhibit varying performance characte

Easy

Comparison of Capacitor Types: Energy Storage Efficiency

Different types of capacitors (ceramic, electrolytic, film, tantalum) have varying energy storage ca

Hard

Data Analysis of Capacitor Charging

An experiment is conducted to measure the voltage across a charging capacitor in an RC circuit. The

Easy

Deriving the Zero Electric Field Inside a Conductor

Use Gauss’ law and the boundary conditions at the surface of a conductor to prove that the electric

Easy

Designing an AC Circuit with a Capacitor and Calculus Analysis

In an AC circuit, the voltage across a capacitor is given by \(V(t) = V_0 * \sin(2 * \pi * f * t)\),

Medium

Detection of External Electric Fields via Conductor Charge Redistribution

When a conductor is exposed to an external electric field, its free charges redistribute across its

Medium

Determining Dielectric Constant Experimentally

In an experiment, a set of identical parallel plate capacitors is assembled with different dielectri

Medium

Determining Permittivity from Parallel Plate Capacitor Data

An experiment involving a parallel plate capacitor was conducted to determine the permittivity of th

Hard

Dielectric Strength and Material Breakdown Analysis

A capacitor with a dielectric material of thickness \(d\) is subject to an electric field. The diele

Easy

Dynamic Parallel Plate Capacitor

A parallel plate capacitor is charged to a constant charge $$Q$$ but has a plate separation that inc

Hard

Effect of a Dielectric on Breakdown Voltage

A parallel plate capacitor uses air as the dielectric. The dielectric strength of air is approximate

Easy

Effect of Dielectrics on Capacitance: A Comparative Study

A researcher investigates the effect of different dielectric materials on the capacitance of a paral

Easy

Electric Field Distribution on a Conductor

A metal sphere of radius $$R$$ carries a total charge $$Q$$ uniformly distributed on its surface. An

Medium

Electric Field Distribution on a Curved Conductor

Consider a conducting sphere with radius $$R$$ that carries an excess charge $$Q$$. Using Gauss's la

Easy

Electric Field Distribution on a Metal Sphere

A metal sphere of radius $$R$$ is uniformly charged with total charge $$Q$$. Answer the following qu

Easy

Electric Shielding and Faraday Cage Analysis

Electric shielding is a technique used to block external electric fields. Consider a Faraday cage in

Medium

Electric Shielding and Faraday Cage Effectiveness

A research laboratory is designing a Faraday cage to protect sensitive equipment from external elect

Hard

Electric Shielding and Faraday Cages

A sensitive electronic device is protected by being placed inside a Faraday cage made of a conductiv

Medium

Electric Shielding Efficiency in Faraday Cages

A researcher claims that a Faraday cage constructed with aluminum panels significantly reduces exter

Medium

Electrostatic Pressure on a Conductor

When a conductor is charged, an electrostatic pressure is developed on its surface. Answer the follo

Hard

Energy Analysis of a Dielectric-Loaded Capacitor

Consider a parallel plate capacitor with plate area $$A$$, separation $$d$$, and filled completely w

Medium

Energy Density in Non-Uniform Electric Fields

An electric field in a region is described by $$E(x)=E_0\,e^{-k x}$$. Derive the total energy stored

Extreme

Energy Dissipation in a Discharging Capacitor

A capacitor with initial voltage $$V_0$$ and capacitance $$C$$ discharges through a resistor $$R$$.

Medium

Energy Stored in a Parallel Plate Capacitor - Calculus Based Derivation

A parallel plate capacitor with plate area \(A\) and plate separation \(d\) is filled with a dielect

Hard

Energy Stored in a Parallel Plate Capacitor with a Dielectric

Consider a parallel plate capacitor with plate area $$A$$, separation $$d$$, and a dielectric materi

Easy

Experimental Analysis of Dielectric Breakdown

A researcher investigates the dielectric strength of several insulating materials. The experiment in

Hard

Faraday Cage Effect and Field Analysis

A Faraday cage is constructed using a metal mesh configuration. Analyze the underlying principles th

Medium

FRQ 6: Charge Distribution on an Irregularly Shaped Conductor

An irregularly shaped conductor is placed in a uniform external electric field. Measurements reveal

Hard

FRQ 8: Dielectric Breakdown Analysis under Variable Frequencies

A dielectric material is subjected to an applied voltage at various frequencies. Experimental data s

Hard

FRQ 9: Dynamic Change in Capacitance with Variable Plate Area Experiment

A researcher conducted an experiment in which the effective area of one plate in a parallel-plate ca

Hard

FRQ 16: Optimizing Faraday Cage Design

An engineering team is testing Faraday cages made with different mesh sizes and metal thicknesses to

Medium

Geometric Effects on Capacitance in a Non-Parallel Plate Configuration

Two conductive plates form a capacitor but are not perfectly parallel. They form an angle \(\theta\)

Extreme

Investigating Resistor Heating during Capacitor Discharge

During a capacitor discharge experiment, not only was the voltage across the capacitor measured but

Extreme

Modeling Electric Field Interactions Between Two Conductors

When two conductors are placed in close proximity, their electric fields interact. Design an experim

Extreme

RC Circuit: Charging and Discharging Analysis with Differential Equations

In an RC circuit, a capacitor charges through a resistor from a DC source. Develop and solve the dif

Hard

RC Filter Circuit Analysis

An RC circuit is used as a low-pass filter. Answer the following: (a) Derive the cutoff frequency $

Medium

Surface Charge Density on a Non-Uniform Conductor

A conductor with regions of differing curvature will have a non-uniform surface charge density $$\si

Hard

Time-Dependent Dielectric Breakdown Analysis

A dielectric material of thickness $$d$$ has a breakdown electric field strength $$E_{break}$$. In r

Medium

Transient Analysis of a Capacitive Circuit with AC Source

A capacitor in series with a resistor is connected to an AC voltage source given by $$V_{source}(t)=

Hard

Transient Response in an RC Circuit with Variable Resistance

Consider an RC circuit in which the resistor’s value varies with time as $$R(t)=R_0\,(1+\alpha t)$$,

Medium

Tuning Characteristics of a Variable Capacitor in Radio Circuits

Variable capacitors are used in LC circuits for radio tuning. The resonant frequency is given by $$f

Medium

Variable Capacitor Analysis Under Time-Dependent Conditions

A variable capacitor is designed such that its capacitance changes with time according to \(C(t) = C

Hard
Unit 3: Electric Circuits

AC Circuit Analysis: Impedance in an RLC Series Circuit

An RLC series circuit is used in AC applications. Analyze its impedance and phase characteristics.

Hard

AC Circuit: Impedance and Power Factor Analysis

An AC circuit operates at a frequency of $$f = 60$$ Hz and consists of a resistor (R = $$10$$ $$\Ome

Hard

Analysis of a Non-Ideal Battery

A non-ideal battery with an electromotive force (EMF) of 12 V and an internal resistance of $$r = 0.

Medium

Analyzing Complex Circuits using Kirchhoff’s Laws

This question focuses on applying Kirchhoff’s Voltage and Current Laws to analyze a complex circuit

Medium

Analyzing Measurement Uncertainty in Circuit Diagnostics

A technician using a digital multimeter reports highly consistent current measurements in a circuit.

Medium

Analyzing the Effect of Temperature on Resistivity in a Circuit

A conductor's resistance varies with temperature according to the formula $$R = R_0 (1+ \alpha (T-T_

Hard

Applying Kirchhoff's Current Law in a Multi-Branch Network

A complex circuit node has three branches with currents measured experimentally. Use Kirchhoff's Cur

Medium

Complex Circuit Analysis using Kirchhoff’s Laws

Consider a circuit with three nodes where one resistor has a time-varying resistance given by $$R(t)

Extreme

Current Division in a Parallel Circuit

In a parallel circuit with two resistors, analyze the distribution of current and its sensitivity to

Easy

Custom RC Filter Experimental Analysis with Ignored Loading Effect

An experiment is performed to characterize the frequency response of a custom-built RC low-pass filt

Medium

Determining Material Effects on Resistance

In an experiment comparing wires of different materials but identical dimensions, measurements of re

Medium

Determining Parameters of a Simple Light Circuit

A 60 W incandescent light bulb is rated for 120 V. It can be modeled as a resistor. Answer the follo

Easy

Discharging Capacitor Experiment with Ignored Resistance Variation

A researcher investigates the discharging behavior of a capacitor in an RC circuit by disconnecting

Hard

Efficiency Analysis in a Renewable Energy Circuit

A renewable energy system incorporates a battery of 50 V connected in series with a load resistor of

Easy

Electromotive Force and Internal Resistance Investigations

A battery with an electromotive force (EMF) of 9 V and an internal resistance of 1 \(\Omega\) is con

Hard

Experimental Determination of Battery Internal Resistance

A student designs an experiment to determine the internal resistance of a battery. The battery is co

Medium

Frequency Dependence of Impedance in a Capacitive Circuit

This question investigates how the impedance of a circuit containing a capacitor changes with freque

Hard

FRQ 1: Basic Circuit Calculations Using Ohm's Law

A simple circuit consists of a battery and a single resistor. The battery provides a voltage of $$12

Easy

FRQ 2: Series Circuit Analysis

A circuit consists of four resistors connected in series with values $$R_1 = 2\,\Omega$$, $$R_2 = 3\

Medium

FRQ 6: Capacitor Discharging Analysis

A capacitor initially charged to $$10\,V$$ is allowed to discharge through a resistor of $$R = 2\,k\

Hard

FRQ 8: Kirchhoff's Current Law at a Node

At a junction in a circuit, three branches converge. Two of the branches have measured currents of $

Medium

FRQ 11: AC Frequency Analysis in an RLC Circuit

A series RLC circuit has a resistor of $$10\,\Omega$$, an inductor of $$0.5\,H$$, and a capacitor of

Hard

Function Generator Misconfiguration in AC Circuit Analysis

An experiment is conducted to study the response of an RLC circuit to an AC signal generated by a fu

Hard

Graphical Analysis of Capacitor Charging

In an experiment, the voltage across a capacitor during the charging process in an RC circuit is rec

Medium

Investigating the Effect of Variable Resistance on Circuit Current

A variable resistor (potentiometer) is used in a DC circuit powered by a 12 V battery. Experimental

Medium

Kirchhoff's Laws in a Multi-Loop Circuit Experiment

In a circuit experiment, a complex circuit with two loops is constructed. The circuit includes a bat

Hard

KVL and Energy Conservation in a Closed Loop

A student asserts that, in any closed circuit loop, the algebraic sum of the voltage drops is exactl

Extreme

Light-Dependent Resistor (LDR) in a Parallel Circuit

This question examines how a light-dependent resistor (LDR) behaves when integrated into a parallel

Medium

Measurement of Resistor's Temperature Coefficient with Overlooked Self-Heating

A researcher sets up an experiment to determine the temperature coefficient of a resistor by applyin

Hard

Multi-Concept Analysis of Circuit Behavior Under Variable Conditions

A circuit comprises a non-ideal battery with an EMF of $$15\,V$$ and an internal resistance of $$0.8

Extreme

Non-Ideal Battery Effects on Circuit Performance

A researcher investigates a circuit in which a battery with EMF E and internal resistance r is conne

Medium

Ohm's Law and Resistor Combination Verification

Explain the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance as described by Ohm's Law. Then, v

Easy

Parallel Circuit Behavior Experiment

In a parallel circuit, resistor branches were connected across a constant voltage source. The table

Medium

Power Dissipation and Energy in a Resistive Circuit

A resistive circuit is powered by a constant current source. Examine the energy transfer in the resi

Medium

Power Dissipation in Circuit Components

An experiment was performed to measure voltage drop, current, and power dissipation across different

Medium

RC Charging Circuit Analysis

In an RC circuit, a capacitor with capacitance $$C=10\,\mu F$$ is charged through a resistor with $$

Easy

RC Circuit: Capacitor Discharge Analysis

A capacitor initially charged to 12 V is allowed to discharge through a resistor in an RC circuit. T

Medium

RC Oscillator Frequency Determination with Ignored Parasitic Capacitance

A student designs an RC oscillator intended to generate a periodic signal at a target frequency. The

Medium

Resonance in an RLC Circuit

Consider a series RLC circuit with $$R = 15\,\Omega$$, $$L = 0.2\,H$$, and $$C = 50\,\mu F$$ powered

Extreme

Series and Parallel Circuits Analysis

Consider a circuit that consists of a voltage source $$V_0 = 12\,V$$ connected to a network containi

Medium

Series Circuit Analysis using Ohm's Law

Consider a series DC circuit powered by a battery with a constant voltage $$V_0$$. Three resistors a

Easy

Temperature Effects on Conductor Resistance and Circuit Current

A researcher studies how temperature affects the resistance of a conductor. The resistance is given

Medium

Transient Response in an RL Circuit

Consider an RL circuit where an inductor $$L = 0.5\,H$$ and a resistor $$R = 20\,\Omega$$ are connec

Medium

Transient Response in an RL Circuit After a Switch is Closed

An RL circuit is energized by closing a switch to connect a DC voltage source. Analyze the transient

Hard

Variable Resistor and Thermistor Behavior Analysis

A variable resistor in a circuit is adjusted to change its voltage drop linearly with rotation. Addi

Hard

Voltage Divider Circuit Analysis

A voltage divider is constructed using two resistors, \(R_1\) and \(R_2\), connected in series acros

Easy
Unit 4: Magnetic Fields

Analyzing a Magnetic Resonance Experiment

In a magnetic resonance experiment, a sample is placed in a uniform static magnetic field of 1.5 T a

Extreme

Application of Ampère’s Law in a Toroid

A toroid with a rectangular cross-section has 500 turns and a mean radius of 0.10 m and carries a cu

Hard

Application of Ampère’s Law in Complex Loops

Consider a closed loop formed by a current-carrying wire that is not circular. Parts of the loop exp

Extreme

Assessing the Accuracy of Magnetic Field Measurements with a Hall Probe Calibration Error

An experiment is conducted to measure the magnetic field of a bar magnet using a Hall probe. The pro

Medium

Assessment of Magnetic Field Variations in Coaxial Circular Loops

A system consists of multiple coaxial circular loops of wire, each with different radii, carrying id

Extreme

Calculus-Based Derivation of Solenoid Magnetic Field using Ampère's Law

A theoretical paper claims to derive the uniform magnetic field inside an ideal solenoid using Ampèr

Extreme

Combined Electric and Magnetic Field Effects on a Charged Particle (Velocity Selector)

A charged particle is introduced into a region where it experiences both perpendicular electric and

Easy

Dependence of Magnetic Field Strength on Distance

A long straight wire carries a current of 10 A. (a) Derive an expression for the magnetic field as a

Medium

Derivation of Ampère’s Law via Loop Integration

Consider a long straight wire carrying a constant current I. Derive Ampère’s Law for a circular loop

Extreme

Effect of Loop Area on Solenoid Magnetic Field

In an experimental study, a researcher examines how the area of a loop placed inside a solenoid affe

Easy

Effect of Wire Geometry on Magnetic Field Distribution

Consider two wires carrying the same current I: one is a straight wire and the other is bent into a

Hard

Force Between Two Parallel Current-Carrying Wires

A study claims that the attractive force per unit length between two parallel wires carrying current

Medium

Force Between Two Parallel Current-Carrying Wires

Two long, parallel wires carry currents I₁ and I₂ and are separated by a distance d. (a) Derive th

Easy

Force Between Two Parallel Current-Carrying Wires

Two parallel wires, each carrying a current of 5 A, experience a mutual force of attraction. Data we

Medium

Force on a Current-Carrying Wire in a Magnetic Field

A wire of length $$L$$ carrying a current $$I$$ is placed in a uniform magnetic field $$B$$ making a

Easy

Force on a Curved Current-Carrying Arc

A curved wire in the shape of an arc with radius R and central angle $$\phi$$ carries a current I an

Hard

Force on a Wire Segment at an Angle

A 0.40 m long wire carrying a current of 2.5 A is placed in a uniform magnetic field of 0.15 T. The

Easy

Graphical Analysis of Magnetic Field Strength vs. Distance

An experiment measured the magnetic field strength as a function of distance from a long, straight c

Easy

Induced EMF in a Time-Varying Solenoid

A solenoid with 800 turns, a length of 1.0 m, and a cross-sectional area of 0.02 m² carries a time-v

Hard

Integrative Analysis of a Custom Magnetic Field Mapping Experiment

In a comprehensive study, a custom experimental setup was used to map the magnetic field distributio

Extreme

Interaction of Magnetic and Electric Fields in Particle Motion

A charged particle moves in a region where uniform magnetic and electric fields are oriented perpend

Extreme

Investigating Current Density Variation in a Wire with Biot-Savart Law

A detailed study proposes that variations in current density within a non-uniform wire can be modele

Extreme

Investigation of Magnetic Field Lines Visualized With Iron Filings

In a demonstration experiment, a bar magnet is placed underneath a sheet of paper and iron filings a

Medium

Investigation of Torsional Stiffness Using a Twisted Wire

A wire is subjected to a torsional force generated by magnetic interactions, and its torsional stiff

Hard

Lorentz Force in a Particle Accelerator

A high-energy physics experiment report claims that the Lorentz force \(F = q*v*B\) acting on charge

Hard

Lorentz Force on a Moving Charge in Combined Fields

A charged particle moves in a region where a uniform electric field $$E$$ and a uniform magnetic fie

Medium

Lorentz Force on a Particle at an Oblique Angle

A charged particle with charge q enters a uniform magnetic field B with an initial velocity v that m

Medium

Magnetic Field Decay with Distance in a Solenoid

An experiment measures the magnetic field both inside and outside a solenoid as a function of distan

Medium

Magnetic Field from a Straight Conductor

A long, straight conductor carries a constant current. Using the formula $$B = \frac{\mu_0 * I}{2\pi

Easy

Magnetic Field from a Wire with Variable Current Distribution

A current-carrying wire has a linear current distribution along its length described by $$\lambda(x)

Extreme

Magnetic Field in a Toroid

A toroid is a solenoid bent into a circular shape. Consider a toroid with inner radius $$a$$, outer

Hard

Magnetic Field in a Toroid Using Ampère’s Law

A toroid with N turns forms a closed magnetic loop. (a) Use Ampère's law to derive the expression

Medium

Magnetic Field Inside a Solenoid

An experiment is designed to measure the magnetic field inside a solenoid. The solenoid’s field is h

Medium

Magnetic Field Mapping around a Straight Conductor

An experiment was conducted to measure the magnetic field produced by a straight current-carrying co

Medium

Magnetic Field Mapping of a Bar Magnet

A researcher collects experimental data measuring the magnetic field strength at various distances f

Medium

Magnetic Field of a Circular Conductor Loop Investigation

Design an experiment to study the magnetic field both inside and outside a circular loop of current-

Medium

Magnetic Field of a Finite Length Wire Using Biot–Savart Law

A finite straight wire of length $$L = 0.3\,m$$ carries a current of 5 A. The wire is oriented along

Extreme

Magnetic Field of a Straight Conductor

A long, straight wire carries a steady current. Using Ampère's law, derive the expression for the ma

Easy

Magnetic Field of a Straight Conductor

Consider a long, straight conductor carrying a constant current I. Using Ampère's Law, derive the ex

Easy

Magnetic Field on Axis of a Circular Loop

A circular loop of radius R carries a steady current I. Using the Biot-Savart Law, derive an express

Medium

Magnetic Force in a Particle Detector

In a particle detector, a charged particle with mass $$m$$, charge $$q$$, and velocity $$v$$ moves p

Medium

Magnetic Potential in a Current-Free Region

In regions without free currents, the magnetic potential $$\phi$$ satisfies Laplace’s equation. Deri

Extreme

Measurement of Magnetic Field Variation in a Solenoid Under Fixed Current

In this experiment, the magnetic field inside a solenoid is measured at various positions along its

Medium

Net Magnetic Field in a Helmholtz Coil Setup

A Helmholtz coil consists of two identical circular coils of radius 0.12 m, separated by 0.12 m alon

Hard

Superimposed Magnetic Fields from Concentric Loops

Two concentric circular loops with radii $$R_1$$ and $$R_2$$ carry currents $$I_1$$ and $$I_2$$ resp

Hard

Uniform Magnetic Field in a Solenoid

A researcher builds a solenoid to investigate how the magnetic field inside is affected by the numbe

Medium
Unit 5: Electromagnetism

Analysis of Coupled Inductors and Mutual Inductance

Two coils are arranged in close proximity so that the magnetic field of one links with the other, re

Hard

Analysis of Gauss's Law using a Spherical Charge Distribution

This problem applies Gauss's Law to calculate the electric field outside a uniformly charged sphere.

Easy

Analysis of Inductance in Coiled Materials

A set of coils with identical geometry are constructed using different core materials. The table bel

Medium

Analyzing Electric Field of a Uniformly Charged Sphere Using Gauss's Law

A researcher studies a uniformly charged sphere and measures the electric field at various distances

Medium

Analyzing Transformer Coupling and Mutual Inductance

A transformer consists of two coils with primary turns $$N_1$$ and secondary turns $$N_2$$. The coup

Extreme

Application of Maxwell's Equations in Field Analysis

A researcher uses Maxwell's equations to analyze a laboratory setup involving both electric and magn

Extreme

Combined Application of Faraday's and Lenz's Law

A bar slides on a set of conducting rails in a uniform magnetic field, inducing an EMF and a current

Medium

Comprehensive Analysis of an RLC Circuit

An RLC circuit consisting of a resistor $$R$$, inductor $$L$$, and capacitor $$C$$ is subjected to a

Extreme

Conductor Sliding in a Non-uniform Magnetic Field

A straight conductor moves horizontally through a region where the magnetic field is non-uniform. Th

Hard

Derivation of the Electromagnetic Wave Equation

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Transient Response of an LR Circuit

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The free response section of each AP exam varies slightly, so you’ll definitely want to practice that before stepping into that exam room. Here are some free places to find practice FRQs :
  • Of course, make sure to run through College Board's past FRQ questions!
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Once you’re done reviewing your study guides, find and bookmark all the free response questions you can find. The question above has some good places to look! while you’re going through them, simulate exam conditions by setting a timer that matches the time allowed on the actual exam. Time management is going to help you answer the FRQs on the real exam concisely when you’re in that time crunch.
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Before you start writing out your response, take a few minutes to outline the key points you want to make sure to touch on. This may seem like a waste of time, but it’s very helpful in making sure your response effectively addresses all the parts of the question. Once you do your practice free response questions, compare them to scoring guidelines and sample responses to identify areas for improvement. When you do the free response practice on the AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Free Response Room, there’s an option to let it grade your response against the rubric and tell you exactly what you need to study more.
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Answering AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism free response questions the right way is all about practice! As you go through the AP AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Free Response Room, treat it like a real exam and approach it this way so you stay calm during the actual exam. When you first see the question, take some time to process exactly what it’s asking. Make sure to also read through all the sub-parts in the question and re-read the main prompt, making sure to circle and underline any key information. This will help you allocate your time properly and also make sure you are hitting all the parts of the question. Before you answer each question, note down the key points you want to hit and evidence you want to use (where applicable). Once you have the skeleton of your response, writing it out will be quick, plus you won’t make any silly mistake in a rush and forget something important.