AP Physics 1

Unit 1: Kinematics

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1.2 Representations of Motion

Horizontal Launch Problems - Slides

1.0 Unit 1 Overview: Kinematics

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1.0 Presentation Slides, units 1-4 overview

Problem-solving Practice/Q & A

Angle Launch Problems

Position & Velocity - Slides

Horizontal Launch Problems

1.0 Unit 1-4 Overview

Motion in 2D & Freefall

Motion in 2D & Freefall - Slides

Angle Launch Problems - Slides

Problem-solving Practice/Q&A

Acceleration - Slides

Acceleration

Position vs. Time Graphs - Slides

Position vs. Time Graphs

Velocity vs. Time Graphs - Slides

1.1 Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

Velocity vs. Time Graphs

Position & Velocity

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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. 

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!

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.

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!

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!

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

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!

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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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🎡AP Physics 1 - Unit 1: Kinematics

Exam Dates:

may 5, 2021

, may 24, 2021

, june 9, 2021

Study Guides

1.0 Unit 1 Overview: Kinematics

1.1 Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

1.2 Representations of Motion

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Acceleration

Problem-solving Practice/Q & A

Position & Velocity

Position vs. Time Graphs

Velocity vs. Time Graphs

Problem-solving Practice/Q&A

Angle Launch Problems

Horizontal Launch Problems

Motion in 2D & Freefall

Problem-solving Practice/Q&A

1.0 Unit 1-4 Overview

Slides

Acceleration - Slides

Position & Velocity - Slides

Position vs. Time Graphs - Slides

Velocity vs. Time Graphs - Slides

Angle Launch Problems - Slides

Horizontal Launch Problems - Slides

Motion in 2D & Freefall - Slides

1.0 Presentation Slides, units 1-4 overview

Trivia

AP Physics 1 Unit 1 Trivia

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