AP Physics 1
Explore mechanics, waves, sound, and basic circuits in this algebra-based physics course.
Motion in one and two dimensions
Newton's Laws and forces
Centripetal acceleration, centripetal force, and universal gravitation
Work, kinetic energy, potential energy, and conservation of energy
Work and Kinetic Energy
Definition of work, kinetic energy, and the work-energy theorem
Gravitational Potential Energy
Energy stored due to position in a gravitational field
Elastic Potential Energy and Springs
Hooke's Law, spring force, and elastic potential energy
Power
Calculate power in mechanical systems
Conservation of Energy
Mechanical energy conservation and energy transformations
Linear momentum, impulse, and conservation of momentum
Oscillatory motion, springs, pendulums, and energy in SHM
Torque, rotational equilibrium, rotational kinematics, and angular momentum
Torque and Rotational Equilibrium
Definition of torque, lever arm, and conditions for equilibrium
Rotational Kinematics
Angular displacement, velocity, acceleration, and rotational kinematic equations
Rotational Dynamics and Angular Momentum
Moment of inertia, rotational dynamics, angular momentum, and conservation