AP Physics 2
Advanced Placement Physics 2 focusing on fluids, thermodynamics, and modern physics.
Introduction to Modern Physics
Exploring the Quantum World
Modern physics includes revolutionary ideas like quantum mechanics and relativity, which go beyond classical physics to explain new phenomena.
Quantum Mechanics
At tiny scales, energy and matter behave in unexpected ways—particles can act like waves, and probabilities rule.
Nuclear and Particle Physics
Discoveries about the atom’s nucleus and subatomic particles have led to technologies like nuclear power and medical imaging.
Special Relativity
Einstein’s theory showed that space and time are linked, and nothing can go faster than light.
Impact
Modern physics has transformed technology and our understanding of the universe.
Examples
MRI scanners use principles of quantum mechanics to image the body.
GPS satellites must account for relativity to provide accurate locations.
In a Nutshell
Modern physics explores the weird and wonderful behaviors of matter and energy at the smallest and fastest scales.