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AP Physics 2 · 11 Electric Circuits

Series and parallel circuits for AP Physics 2

Series and parallel circuits is mapped to 11 Electric Circuits in the AP Physics 2 pathway. Use this public guide to see exactly where the concept fits, what to master, and which GioPhysics resource continues the study sequence.

AP 2 · AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based15–18%Guide 4 of 8

Where this fits

11 Electric Circuits

Curriculum
AP Physics 2
Theme or group
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based
Current framework
2026–27 course year · May 2027 exam format

Build the circuit rules in Chapter 22, then Kirchhoff's laws, internal resistance, and sensor circuits in Chapter 23.

Mastery checklist

Know what success looks like.

  1. 01

    Identify nodes and branches before applying any circuit equation.

  2. 02

    Use charge and energy conservation at the correct part of the network.

  3. 03

    Check polarity, current direction, units, and the behaviour of limiting component values.

Exam lens

Build, apply, check.

11 Electric Circuits is identified as 15–18% in this curriculum map. Build the concept first, then practise selecting a model, showing working, and checking the final result.

Teaching sequence

11 Electric Circuits

This syllabus point maps to 8 ordered concept guides.

  1. 01Electric current and charge flow
  2. 02Voltage and potential difference
  3. 03Resistance and Ohm's law
  4. 04Series and parallel circuitsCurrent guide
  5. 05Electric power
  6. 06Kirchhoff's laws
  7. 07E.m.f. and internal resistance
  8. 08Circuit calculus and RC behaviour

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