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title: "AP Physics C: Mechanics Key Terms"
description: "370 AP Physics C: Mechanics key terms and definitions organized by AP® Course and Exam Description unit."
canonical: "https://fiveable.me/ap-physics-c-mechanics/key-terms"
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subject: "AP Physics C: Mechanics"
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# AP Physics C: Mechanics Key Terms

## Overview

370 AP Physics C: Mechanics key terms and definitions organized by AP® Course and Exam Description unit.

## Units

- [Unit 1: Unit 1 – Kinematics](/ap-physics-c-mechanics/key-terms/unit/1): 51 terms across 5 topics
- [Unit 2: Unit 2 – Force and Translational Dynamics](/ap-physics-c-mechanics/key-terms/unit/2): 112 terms across 10 topics
- [Unit 3: Unit 3 – Work, Energy, and Power](/ap-physics-c-mechanics/key-terms/unit/3): 45 terms across 5 topics
- [Unit 4: Unit 4 – Linear Momentum](/ap-physics-c-mechanics/key-terms/unit/4): 19 terms across 3 topics
- [Unit 5: Unit 5 – Torque and Rotational Dynamics](/ap-physics-c-mechanics/key-terms/unit/5): 47 terms across 6 topics
- [Unit 6: Unit 6 – Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems](/ap-physics-c-mechanics/key-terms/unit/6): 55 terms across 6 topics
- [Unit 7: Unit 7 – Oscillations](/ap-physics-c-mechanics/key-terms/unit/7): 41 terms across 5 topics

## Related Resources

- [AP Physics C: Mechanics subject hub](/ap-physics-c-mechanics)
- [All AP® key terms](/key-terms)

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