AP Physics 1

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

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

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 & Gravitation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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!

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!

Free Response Questions (FRQs)

Exam Reviews 2020

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!

Q & A sessions

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!

Big Reviews: Finals & Exam Prep

AP Cram Sessions 2021

Live Cram Sessions 2020

Overview of measurement & error analysis in physics. Topics discussed:
- dimensions vs units
- scalars vs vectors
- definition of error 
- why error analysis is important
- precision vs accuracy
- indeterminate vs systematic error
- when/how to calculate percent error & percent difference
- reporting absolute vs relative error
- example of why analyzing error matters

Unit 1 Overview: Kinematics

🔑 Key Concepts 

Key Equations 

Frames of Reference 👨‍💻

Position 🌎

Scalar vs. Vector Quantities 💫

Displacement vs. Distance 🚴‍♀️

Speed vs. Velocity 🏇

Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

Understanding Representations of Motion

Center of Mass

4.A.1 Essential Knowledge ➡️

4.A.2 Essential Knowledge ⏰

Graphical Representations of Motion 📈

Mathematical Representations of Motion 📍

Free Fall ⚽️

Projectile Motion ☄️

Angled Motion 🏹

Representations of Motion

Multiple Choice Practice for Kinematics

Multiple Choice Questions

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Kinematics

MC Answers and Review

2.0 Unit 2 Overview: Dynamics

Applicable Big Ideas 💨

2.1 Systems

2.2 The Gravitational Field

2.3 Contact Forces

2.4 Newton's First Law

2.5 Newton's Third Law and Free Body Diagrams

2.6 Newton's Second Law

2.7 Applications of Newton's Second Law

Unit 2 Overview: Dynamics

What is a System? 🌏

Properties of a System 🌟

Systems

Gravitational Fields and Weight⬇️

The Gravitational Field

Types of Contact Forces ⛓

 Contact Forces

Newton's First Law of Inertia 🐘


Gravitational vs Inertial Mass 🐁

Newton's First Law

Force Vectors ➡️

Force Interactions 🛠

Force Pairs 🤝

Newton's Third Law and Free-Body Diagrams

Newton's Second Law 🛫

Free-body Diagrams 🌐

Newton's Second Law

Linear Motion of a System ➰

Important Acceleration Formulas 🗯

Angular Tension and Apparent Weight 🔊

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

Multiple Choice Practice for Dynamics

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Dynamics

Applicable Big Ideas 

Key Concepts 

Key Equations 

3.1 Vector Fields

3.2 Fundamental Forces

3.3 Gravitational and Electric Forces

3.4 Gravitational Field/Acceleration Due to Gravity on Different Planets

3.5 Inertial vs. Gravitational Mass

3.6 Centripetal Acceleration and Centripetal Force

3.7 Free-Body Diagrams for Objects in Uniform Circular Motion

3.8  Applications of Circular Motion and Gravitation

Multiple Choice Practice for Circular Motion and Gravitation

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Circular Motion and Gravitation

Learning Targets

Uniform Circular Motion

Vector Field Between Two Objects

Vector Fields

Gravitational Forces 

The Four Fundamental Forces

Gravitational Domination

Fundamental Forces

Gravitational Force

Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation 

Practice Problems

Gravitational and Electric Forces

Overview

Gravitational Field 

Gravitational Field/Acceleration Due to Gravity on Different Planets

Learning Targets 

Inertial Mass 

Gravitational Mass

Gravitational Mass vs. Inertial Mass

Inertial vs. Gravitational Mass

Important Equations

Centripetal Acceleration

Velocity

Centripetal Force

Practice Questions

Centripetal Acceleration and Centripetal Force

Free Body Diagram Basics

FBDs for Uniform Circular Motion

Roller Coaster FBD 

Free-Body Diagrams for Objects in Uniform Circular Motion

Frames of Reference

Key Concept: Frame of Reference

Rotational Velocity and Acceleration:

Rotational Kinematics:

Force Vectors 

Key Vocabulary: Vector

Force Interactions 

Newton's Third Law 

Applications of Circular Motion and Gravitation

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Energy

Multiple Choice Practice for Energy

Applicable Big Ideas

Key Concepts 🔑

Key Equations 🗝 

Unit 4 Overview: Energy

Conservation Laws 👨‍💻

Total Energy Changes 👨‍💻

Systems vs Objects 💡

Force Interactions💡

What’s a System?

Work, Work, Work

Power

Open and Closed Systems: Energy

Changes in Kinetic Energy

Changes in Total Energy 

Forces Can Change Kinetic Energy 

Work and Mechanical Energy 

Kinetic Energy

Gravitational Potential Energy

Elastic Potential Energy

Thermal Energy

Work and Mechanical Energy

Law of Conservation of Energy👨‍💻

The Work-Energy Principle

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

Momentum

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 

Conservation of Linear Momentum

Multiple Choice Practice for Momentum

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Momentum

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Simple Harmonic Motion

Multiple Choice Practice for Simple Harmonic Motion

Applicable Big Ideas 

Key Equations  

Unit 6 Overview: Simple Harmonic Motion

👨‍💻 Newton's Second Law

🏘 What is a Restoring Force? 

Periods of a Pendulum and Spring

Key Features of Pendulums & Springs 

Period of Simple Harmonic Oscillators

Conservation of Energy

Internal energy

Energy of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator

Measurement & Error Analysis - Slides

Measurement & Error Analysis - Slides

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