AP Physics 1
Explore mechanics, waves, sound, and basic circuits in this algebra-based physics course.
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This AP Physics 1 course on Study Mondo covers 28 topics organized across 8 categories. Each topic includes detailed written explanations, worked examples, practice problems with step-by-step solutions, flashcards for review, and interactive lessons to help you master the material.
What You'll Learn
Kinematics
Motion in one and two dimensions
Dynamics
Newton's Laws and forces
Circular Motion & Gravitation
Centripetal acceleration, centripetal force, and universal gravitation
Energy
Work, kinetic energy, potential energy, and conservation of energy
Momentum
Linear momentum, impulse, and conservation of momentum
Oscillations
Simple harmonic motion, springs, pendulums, and energy in oscillating systems
Torque & Rotational Motion
Torque, rotational equilibrium, rotational kinematics, and angular momentum
Fluids
Density, pressure, buoyancy, continuity, and Bernoulli's principle
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📚 Study schedules & cram guides
Pick the schedule that matches your timeline — from a 1-month build-up to a night-before review.
A focused 72-hour rescue plan when the exam is almost here.
~12 hours total study
One full week to lock in the highest-leverage topics and FRQ patterns.
~25 hours total study
A structured 4-week plan that builds mastery without burning out.
~60 hours total over 4 weeks
How to attack free-response questions and earn easy partial credit.
~3-4 hours of focused work
The night-before checklist: top formulas, common traps, and what NOT to do.
~45 minutes to skim
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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
Simple harmonic motion, springs, pendulums, and energy in oscillating systems
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
Density, pressure, buoyancy, continuity, and Bernoulli's principle
Density and Pressure in Fluids
Density, pressure, hydrostatic pressure, and Pascal's principle
Buoyancy and Archimedes' Principle
Buoyant force, floating, sinking, and apparent weight in a fluid
Continuity Equation and Flow Rate
Volume flow rate, mass flow rate, and the continuity equation for incompressible fluids
Bernoulli's Equation
Energy conservation for fluids: pressure, speed, and elevation along a streamline