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ap physics 1 cram – frq: paragraph & short answer

originally streamed in 2020 with Peter AppsTeacher
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Learn how to write strong paragraph argument responses for AP Physics 1 FRQs using the CBDA format. This cram session walks you through real exam-style questions on spring oscillations, circular motion, pendulums, rotational dynamics, and energy cons ...more

curriculum note

This video was recorded for the 2020 AP Physics 1 exam, which used a unique digital-only, FRQ-focused format (paragraph response + QQT only, no MCQ) due to COVID-19. The current AP Physics 1 exam has a different structure with both MCQ and FRQ sections.

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AP Physics 1 Exam

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  • 0:00

    Welcome and Announcements

  • 0:36

    Upcoming Review Sessions

  • 1:08

    Q&A and Trivia Plans

  • 1:39

    Exam Updates

  • 2:10

    Writing Tips for FRQs

  • 2:40

    CBDA Format Explanation

  • 3:44

    Staying Focused in Responses

  • 4:46

    Typing vs Handwriting Advice

  • 5:18

    Spring Oscillation Example

  • 5:51

    Period Ratio Calculation

  • 6:54

    Evidence and Physics Principles

  • 7:56

    Drawing Conclusions

  • 9:32

    Polishing Paragraph Response

  • 11:50

    Amplitude Change Analysis

  • 12:54

    Conservation Principles

  • 13:57

    Momentum and Energy

  • 15:34

    Equation Applications

  • 18:44

    Inelastic Collision Details

  • 19:48

    Amplitude Comparison

  • 23:22

    Spring Question Summary

  • 23:53

    Circular Motion Setup

  • 25:25

    Derivation Changes

  • 26:28

    Student Claims Analysis

  • 27:32

    Refuting Student One

  • 28:47

    Centripetal Force Explanation

  • 29:53

    Refuting Student Two

  • 30:24

    Equation Challenges

  • 31:26

    Horizontal Component

  • 32:59

    Trig Breakdown

  • 35:10

    Tension and Sin Theta

  • 35:42

    Vertical Component Equation

  • 36:48

    Weight and Cos Theta

  • 37:49

    Free Body Diagram Tips

  • 38:23

    Radius and Speed Relation

  • 38:54

    Derived Equation Analysis

  • 39:26

    Direct Proportionality

  • 40:30

    Net Force in Motion

  • 41:02

    Equation Limitations

  • 41:32

    Radius Limit Explanation

  • 43:06

    Limit Argument

  • 44:10

    Pendulum Graph Introduction

  • 44:40

    Small Angle Assumption

  • 45:42

    Graph Changes Analysis

  • 46:15

    Linearized Equation

  • 46:45

    Slope Interpretation

  • 47:29

    Mass Increase Effect

  • 48:10

    Gravity on Moon Effect

  • 48:42

    Justification Using Derivation

  • 49:14

    Theta vs Time Graph

  • 49:47

    Net Force Evidence

  • 50:44

    Changing Velocity

  • 51:28

    Acceleration from Concavity

  • 52:43

    Restoring Force Explanation

  • 53:15

    Diver Rotation Example

  • 53:45

    Angular Speed Changes

  • 54:59

    Conservation of Angular Momentum

  • 55:31

    Torque and Inertia

  • 56:02

    Increasing Speed Explanation

  • 57:15

    Moment of Inertia Decrease

  • 58:43

    Revolutions and Omega

  • 59:14

    Inverse Relationship

  • 59:45

    Rotational Kinetic Energy

  • 1:00:18

    Energy Comparison

  • 1:02:02

    Omega Squared Effect

  • 1:04:09

    Energy Greater Justification

  • 1:05:12

    Spring-Block System Energy

  • 1:05:44

    Block System Analysis

  • 1:06:46

    Net Force on Block

  • 1:07:36

    Kinetic Energy Increase

  • 1:08:19

    Work Done Explanation

  • 1:08:53

    Spring-Block System

  • 1:09:24

    Increasing Energy Discussion

  • 1:10:08

    Potential Energy Decrease

  • 1:10:45

    Gravity Work Negative

  • 1:11:58

    Losing Energy Reasoning

  • 1:13:10

    External Force Impact

  • 1:13:57

    Force Diagrams

  • 1:15:03

    Case C Discussion

  • 1:15:34

    Rising Motion Analysis

  • 1:16:07

    Block Kinetic Energy

  • 1:17:10

    Work from Gravity

  • 1:17:42

    Closing and Next Streams

  • 1:18:12

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