AP Physics C: Mechanics

Learn everything about unit 1 of AP Physics C: Mechanics using these resources. We cover an overview of kinematics, including motion in two dimensions, practice free response questions and review resources to help you fully understand this unit! 

Unit 1 – Kinematics

Learn all about unit 2 of AP Physics C: Mechanics with these resources. These resources cover a review of Newton's Laws of Motion, including a detailed explanation of Newton's Third Law of Motion and explanations and practice problems for circular motion. We cover everything you need to know for this unit!

Unit 2 – Newton’s Laws of Motion

Everything you need to know about unit 3 of AP Physics C: Mechanics can be found in these resources! We cover all of the important topics and formulas you need to know including conservation of energy, power, work, energy and more to help you fully understand this unit and prepare for your exam!

Unit 3 – Work, Energy, & Power

Take advantage of these resources to understand unit 4 of the AP Physics C: Mechanics course. This unit covers systems of particles and linear movement, and these resources will help you better understand center of mass, with practice problems and example calculations, as well as impulse, momentum, collisions and more!

Unit 4 – Systems of Particles & Linear Momentum

Head spinning about torque and rotational kinematics? Then check out these resources about unit 5 of AP Physics C: Mechanics unit 5. We cover everything you need to know about torque, rotational kinematics including angular momentum with practice problems, example calculations and detailed explanations. 

Unit 5 – Rotation

Check out these resources all about unit 6 of AP Physics C: Mechanics. We cover the important topics like oscillations, harmonic motion, springs, pendulums and more. With study guides, practice problems and helpful explanations, these resources will make sure you understand all of unit 6.

Unit 6 – Oscillations

Master the final unit of AP Physics C: Mechanics by using these resources. Explore gravitational forces and orbital motion, including practice problems, explanations and example calculations for moving planets and satellites. These resources ensure that you understand unit 7 of this course!

Unit 7 – Gravitation

Frequently Asked Questions

Exam Reviews

AP Cram Sessions 2021

Overview

Big Idea

Exam Impact

Kinematics: Motion in One Dimension🚴

Practice Question:

Kinematics Overview and Motion in One Dimension

Kinematics: Motion in 2-D

Kinematics Practice Questions:

Kinematics: Motion in Two Dimensions 

Multiple Choice Practice for Kinematics

Multiple Choice Questions

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Kinematics

MC Answers and Review

Newton's Laws of Motion: First and Second Law 🥏

Friction Force

Practice Questions:

Circular Motion

Vertical Circles

Banked Curves 

Newton's Laws of Motion: Third Law

Atwood Machines

Practice Questions

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Newton's Laws of Motion

Multiple Choice Practice for Newton's Laws of Motion

Multiple Choice

Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power

Big Ideas

Work-Energy Theorem 💪

Work-Energy Theorem 

3.2: Forces and Potential Energy 🎢

Hooke's Law

Conservative Forces

Gravitational Potential Energy

Forces and Potential Energy 🎢

Conservation of Energy

Conservative Systems

Conservation of Energy 

Power 💡

Power 

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Work, Energy, and Power

Multiple Choice Practice for Work, Energy, and Power

Unit 4 Overview: Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum 

Overview 

Unit 4 Overview: Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum

Center of Mass 🏒

Motion of the Center of Mass

Center of Gravity vs Center of Mass

Center of Mass 

Impulse and Momentum 🥚

Impulse

Center of Mass Velocity

Impulse and Momentum 

Conservation of Linear Momentum and Collisions 🎱

Conservation of Linear Momentum

Collisions

Conservation of Linear Momentum and Collisions 

Multiple Choice Practice for Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Systems of Rotation

Unit 5 Overview: Rotation

Torque & Rotational Statics

Moment of Inertia

Torque and Rotational Statics 🔧

Rotational Kinematics 

Rotational Dynamics and Energy

Rotational Dynamics

Rolling? Sliding? Rotating? What reaches the bottom first? 

Rotational Energy

Angular Momentum and Its Conservation 🛰️

Common Situations of Conservation of Angular Momentum

Angular Momentum and Its Conservation

Unit 6 Overview: Oscillations


Simple Harmonic Motion, Springs, and Pendulums 🕰️


Practice Questions 

Simple Harmonic Motion, Springs, and Pendulums 

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Oscillations

Answers and Review for Multiple Choice Practice on Gravitation

Unit 7: Gravitation


Gravitational Forces 🍎

Unit 7.1 Practice Problems

Gravitational Forces

7.2 Orbits of Planets and Satellites

Unit 7.2 Practice Problems

Orbits of Planets and Satellites

Multiple Choice Practice for Gravitation

Your guide to the 2022 AP Physics C: Mechanics exam

Format of the 2022 AP Physics C: Mechanics exam

When is the 2022 AP Physics C Mechanics exam and how do I take it?

How should I prepare for the exam?

Pre-work: set up your study environment

AP Physics C: Mechanics 2022 Study Plan

🚗 Unit 1: Kinematics

🚀 Unit 2: Newton's Laws of Motion

🎢 Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power

🎳 Unit 4: Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum

🚲 Unit 5: Rotation

🌊 Unit 6: Oscillations

🪐 Unit 7: Gravitation

More Resources to look into:

2022 AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam Guide

Physics C: Mech Open House Slides

Physics C: Mech Open House Slides

AP Physics C: Mechanics ⚙️

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