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AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based tutoring and prep, live online

Explore thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics using algebra-based approaches.

AP Physics 2 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students explore thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, optics, waves and sound, and topics in modern physics. The course is designed to be a continuation of AP Physics 1, building on the foundational physics concepts while introducing new areas of study.

$70

Single 90-minute lesson

$65

Lowest rate per lesson

50 lessons

Full syllabus, 75 hours

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Course Introduction

Why AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based Matters

A qualifying score on the AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based Exam can earn college credit or placement. Each college sets its own policy, so check the score your colleges ask for.

Completes the algebra-based physics sequence

Covers topics relevant to pre-med students (optics, electricity, thermodynamics)

Foundation for understanding medical imaging and diagnostic tools

Prepares students for MCAT physics sections

College Equivalent

Physics II for Life Sciences or General Physics II

Required/Recommended for Majors

Pre-MedicineBiologyNursingOptometryPhysical TherapyRadiologyBiomedical EngineeringHealth Sciences

Exam Format

The AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based course and exam were revised recently. Check the current sections, timing and weighting on College Board's AP course pages.

Scored 1–5. Hybrid digital: multiple-choice in Bluebook, free responses handwritten in a paper booklet.

AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based course units

The units of the College Board course. Lessons follow them in the order your class takes them.

Thermodynamics

Temperature and heatIdeal gasesLaws of thermodynamics

Electric Force, Field, and Potential

Electric charge and forceElectric fieldsElectric potential

Electric Circuits

Current and resistanceSeries and parallel circuitsCapacitors in circuits

Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Magnetic fields and forcesElectromagnetic induction

Geometric Optics

Reflection and refractionMirrors and lenses

Waves, Sound, and Physical Optics

Wave propertiesSoundInterference and diffraction

Modern Physics

Quantum theory and photonsAtomic energy levelsNuclear physics

How lessons approach Physics 2

Understanding the concepts, and answering the exam's questions the way they are scored.

Conceptual Understanding

Building deep knowledge that lasts

Visualize field lines and equipotential surfaces
Connect thermodynamic processes to real applications
Understand wave behavior through ray diagrams
Build intuition for quantum effects before formulas

Exam-Specific Strategies

Techniques that maximize your score

Practice multi-step circuit analysis problems
Master ray tracing for mirrors and lenses
Know how to apply conservation laws in new contexts
Practice designing experiments with given equipment

Past papers and practice exams

Practice exams in the current exam format are reviewed afterwards, and the errors set the work for the next lessons.

Past papers

Released AP Physics 2 free-response questions with scoring guidelines.

Full 3-hour exams with current format
Emphasis on conceptual understanding in MCQs
Laboratory-based free-response practice
Detailed scoring with topic-by-topic breakdown

How a practice exam is used

1
Sit a full practice exam
Timed, section by section
2
Review the errors
With your tutor, by unit and question type
3
Targeted practice
On the units and question types that cost points
4
Repeat
Before the exam

AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based: lessons, prices and how to start

One-to-one lessons are 90 minutes, live online. Prices are set per program, so they are the same for every AP subject.

AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based one-to-one tutoring packages
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Full syllabus · 50 lessonsLowest rate75 hours · or 2 payments of $1,675 ($3,350 in all)	$3,250	Per lesson: $65	Buy package or pay in 2

Group options

Enrollment is open for the 2027–28 AP groups. The next AP Biology group starts September 18, 2027; enroll by September 15, 2027. The AP Physics 2 group course is $1,755 or 3 payments of $585, 75 hours of teaching in 50 lessons, in classes of at most 6. Three or more of you can buy places in a private group at the same price.

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How do you start?

Request a free intro call: it is a conversation about your goals and timeline, not a lesson or a test. There is no separate diagnostic test for AP, because no single test stands in for a school syllabus. The first lesson does the assessment: your tutor works through your recent marked work and past-paper questions from your own specification, and reads where you stand. It is a normal paid lesson, not a free trial, and it teaches as it assesses.

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Refunds

Not satisfied after your first private lesson? Full (100%) refund. We do not offer free trial lessons. Payment is required before your first lesson. Not satisfied after the first week of your group course? Full (100%) refund. No score is guaranteed. Full terms.

AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based — Frequently Asked Questions

What college credit does AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based carry?

One semester of algebra-based college physics. Credit policies are set by each university rather than by the College Board, so confirm the score your target schools require before choosing which exams to sit.

What does AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based cover?

The course is organized into 7 units: Thermodynamics, Electric Force, Field, and Potential, Electric Circuits, Magnetism and Electromagnetism, Geometric Optics and 2 more. Our tutoring follows the same order, so what you cover with a tutor lines up with what your class is doing.

What college course is AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based equivalent to?

Physics II for Life Sciences or General Physics II. That is the level the exam is written to, which is why a strong AP score is treated as evidence you can handle first-year university work in the subject.

Which majors is AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based useful for?

It is most relevant to Pre-Medicine, Biology, Nursing, Optometry and 4 more. It is worth taking if it is either required for your intended major or the strongest subject you can show, since a high score in a demanding subject carries more weight than a safe pass in an easy one.