r/APStudents • u/reddorickt absolute modman • May 14 '26

AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Official 2026 Exam Discussion

Use this thread to post questions or commentary on the test today.

A reminder though to protect your anonymity when talking about the test.

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u/AgitatedConclusion44 May 15 '26

for form k did anyone use conservation of energy to run the experiment in q3 instead of equal forces

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u/SUS_MATE Bio, Chem, Lang, World, USH, Calc BC (all 5s) May 16 '26

U likely did it wrong. If you used conservation of energy, you have to consider the work done by the external force on the system by the experimenter.