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Speed into kinematics in unit 1 of AP Physics 1. We review position, velocity, and acceleration along with explaining how to interpret key motion graphs. We then cover how to calculate free fall, projectile motiom, and angled launches. 

Unit 1: Kinematics

Kinematics

It's all about the dynamics in unit 2 of AP Physics 1! Dive into systems, gravitational field, contact forces, free-body diagrams, Newton's Laws and their applications, Hooke's Law, vectors, and much more to prepare you for the AP Physics 1 exam!

Unit 2: Dynamics

Dynamics

Tires spinning. Satellites orbiting. Learn about circular motion like this in unit 3 of AP Physics 1. We cover vector fields, uniform circular motion, fundamental forces, Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation, gravitational field, inertial mass, centripetal acceleration, and those all-important free-body diagrams.

Unit 3: Circular Motion

Circular Motion

Dig deeper into the different forms of energy in unit 4 of AP Physics 1. Explore important concepts like open & closed systems, work, power, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, mechanical energy, thermal energy, Law of Conservation of Energy, and much more to master the AP Physics 1 exam!

Unit 4: Energy

Energy

Keep up the momentum in unit 5 of AP Physics 1. Review linear & angular momentum, impulse, thrust force, changes in momentum problems, momentum in open & closed systems, elastic & inelastic collisions, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum through our helpful guides and practice questions!

Unit 5: Momentum

Momentum

Let's dive into simple harmonic motion in unit 6 of AP Physics 1, through key concepts like period, amplitude, frequency, equilibrium point, kinetic & potential energy, the periods of pendulums & springs, and energy in simple harmonic oscillators.

Unit 6: Simple Harmonic Motion

Simple Harmonic Motion

Learn about what makes merry go rounds go around and more, including rotational motion, angular displacement, angular velocity, angular acceleration, period, torque, moment of intertia, rotational kinetic energy, and angular momentum with these AP Physics 1 unit 7 resources!

Unit 7: Torque & Rotational Motion

Torque & Rotational Motion

Don't get shocked! Explore electricity with us in unit 8 of AP Physics 1. We cover essential concepts like charge, electrostatic force, conservation of charge, protons, neutrons, electrons, elementary charge, electric current, electric fields, and Coulomb's Law!

Unit 8: Electric Charges & Electric Force

Electric Charges & Electric Force

Learn about the circuits all around us in unit 9 of AP Physics 1. We review resistivity, voltage, current, resistance, charge, electrical energy, electrical power, series circuits, parallel circuits, Ohm's Law, resistors, Kirchhoff’s Loop Rule, Kirchhoff's Junction Rule, and much more to get a 5 on the AP Physics 1 exam!

Unit 9: DC Circuits

DC Circuits

Ocean waves! Sound waves! Microwaves! Learn about waves in unit 10 of AP Physics 1. We review amplitude, frequency, velocity, wavelength, interference, superposition, nodes, antinodes, transverse & longitudinal waves, Doppler Effect, beats, standing waves, open & closed tubes, harmonics, and all sorts of other applications!

Unit 10: Mechanical Waves & Sound

Mechanical Waves & Sound

Cover the essentials of AP Physics 1 with things that you should have memorized to succeed in this physics class. We'll cover everything from test prep to the labs. With this review, you'll be more than ready to tackle AP Physics 1!

AP Physics Essentials

Learn how to answer multiple choice questions in AP Physics 1 exam! We'll cover MCQ logistics, scoring guidelines, effective strategies, and examples. Using our helpful guides, you'll be ready to ace the MCQs in the AP Physics 1 exam!

Let's learn how to tackle the free response questions in AP Physics 1! We'll cover FRQ logistics, scoring guidelines, effective strategies, and examples. With review and practice, you'll be ready to ace the FRQs in the AP Physics 1 exam!

Free Response Questions (FRQs)

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Welcome to the Fiveable question and answer sessions for AP Physics 1. We will be holding comprehensive reviews in which we give students opportunites to ask questions about all things AP Physics, so come ready with all your questions!

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In this complete review of AP Physics 1, we'll cover everything from kinematics to circular motion to energy to Newton's Laws to momentum to simple harmonic motion to rotational motion to electric force to circuits to waves! With examples and practice, you'll be ready to ace the AP Physics 1 exam!

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🔑 Key Concepts 

Key Equations 

Unit 1 Overview: Kinematics

Enduring Understanding 3.A 👨‍💻

Position 🌎

Scalar vs. Vector Quantities 💫

Displacement vs. Distance 🚴‍♀️

Speed vs. Velocity 🏇

Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

4.A Enduring Understanding ⛓

4.A.1 Essential Knowledge ➡️

4.A.2 Essential Knowledge ⏰

Graphical Representations of Motion 📈

Mathematical Representations of Motion 📍

Free Fall ⚽️

Projectile Launches ☄️

Angled Launches 🏹

Representations of Motion

Applicable Big Ideas 💨

Key Concepts 🔑

Key Equations 🗝 

Unit 2 Overview: Dynamics

Essential Knowledge 1.A.1 🌏

Essential Knowledge 1.A.5 🌟

Systems

Essential Knowledge 2.B.1 ⬇️

The Gravitational Field

Essential Knowledge 3.C.4 ⛓

 Contact Forces

Essential Knowledge 1.C.1 🐘


Essential Knowledge 1.C.3 🐁

Newton's First Law

Essential Knowledge 3.A.2 ➡️

Essential Knowledge 3.A.3 🛠

Essential Knowledge 3.A.4 🤝

Newton's Third Law and Free-Body Diagrams

Essential Knowledge 3.B.1 🛫

Essential Knowledge 3.B.2 🌐

Newton's Second Law

Essential Knowledge 4.A.1 ➰

Essential Knowledge 4.A.2 🗯

Essential Knowledge 4.A.3 🔊

When acceleration is upwards

When acceleration is downwards

When there is no acceleration

When an elevator is in free fall

Applications of Newton’s Second Law

Key Equations 🗝

Unit 3 Overview: Circular Motion and Gravitation

Essential Knowledge 2.A.1 ⤵️

Uniform Circular Motion

Vector Fields

Essential Knowledge 3.G.1 🌗

The Four Fundamental Forces

Gravitational Domination

Fundamental Forces

Essential Knowledge 3.C.1 💫

Key Concept: Gravitational Force

Key Concept: Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation 

Gravitational and Electric Forces

Essential Knowledge 2.B.1 🌍

Key Concept - Gravitational Field

Essential Knowledge 2.B.2 ☄️

Equation

Gravitational Field/Acceleration Due to Gravity on Different Planets

Essential Knowledge 1.C.2 🦍

Key Concept: Gravitational Mass

Essential Knowledge 1.C.3 📊

Key Concept: Inertial Mass

Gravitational Mass vs. Inertial Mass

Inertial vs. Gravitational Mass

Essential Knowledge 4.A.2 📈

Equations

Centripetal Acceleration and Centripetal Force

Essential Knowledge 3.B.1 📝

Essential Knowledge 3.B.2 🖊

Free-Body Diagrams for Objects in Uniform Circular Motion

Essential Knowledge 3.A.1 💁‍♀️

Key Concept: Frame of Reference

Rotational Velocity and Acceleration:

Essential Knowledge 3.A.2 💥

Key Vocabulary: Vector

Essential Knowledge 3.A.3 🔊

Essential Knowledge 3.A.4 ↔️

Applications of Circular Motion and Gravitation

Applicable Big Ideas

Key Equations 🗝 

Unit 4 Overview: Energy

Enduring Understanding 5.A 👨‍💻

Enduring Understanding 4.C 👨‍💻

Essential Knowledge 5.A.1 💡

Essential Knowledge 5.A.3 💡

What’s a System?

Work, Work, Work

Power

Open and Closed Systems: Energy

Enduring Understanding 3.E 👨‍💻

Essential Knowledge 3.E.1 💡

Essential Knowledge 4.C.2 💡

Kinetic Energy

Gravitational Potential Energy

Elastic Potential Energy

Thermal Energy

Work and Mechanical Energy

Enduring Understanding 5.B 👨‍💻

Conservation of Energy, the Work-Energy Principle, and Power

Impulse

Momentum and Impulse

Two Object Problems

Interpreting Different Scenarios

Representations of Changes in Momentum

Closed Systems vs. Open Systems

Momentum of a System

Open and Closed Systems: Momentum

Types of Collisions

Inelastic Collisions

Elastic Collisions 

Center of Mass

Conservation of Linear Momentum

Applicable Big Ideas 

Key Concepts 

Key Equations  

Unit 6 Overview: Simple Harmonic Motion

👨‍💻 Enduring Understanding 3.B 

🏘 Essential Knowledge 3.B.3 

Periods of a Pendulum and Spring

Key Features of Pendulums & Springs 

Period of Simple Harmonic Oscillators

Enduring Understanding 5.B

Essential Knowledge 5.B.2

Essential Knowledge 5.B.3

Energy in Simple Harmonic Oscillators

Energy of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator

Unit 7 Overview: Torque and Rotational Motion

Essential Knowledge 3.A.1 🏘

The Radian

Basic Rotational Quantities

Rotational Kinematics

Enduring Understanding 3.F

Essential Knowledge 3.F.1

Essential Knowledge 3.F.2

Essential Knowledge 3.F.3

Torque

Moment of Inertia (I)

Unbalanced Torques

Torque and Angular Acceleration

Enduring Understanding 4.D

Essential Knowledge 4.D.1

Essential Knowledge 4.D.2

Essential Knowledge 4.D.3

Angular Momentum and Torque

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