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AP Physics 1

Explore mechanics, waves, sound, and basic circuits in this algebra-based physics course.

7 Categories
23 Topics

Kinematics

Motion in one and two dimensions

One-Dimensional Motion

Position, velocity, and acceleration in one dimension

Motion Graphs

Position-time, velocity-time, and acceleration-time graphs

Two-Dimensional Motion

Vectors, components, and motion in a plane

Projectile Motion

Motion under gravity in two dimensions

Dynamics

Newton's Laws and forces

Newton's First and Second Laws

Inertia, net force, and F = ma

Newton's Third Law and Applications

Action-reaction pairs and force interactions

Friction

Static and kinetic friction forces

Inclined Planes

Forces and motion on inclined surfaces

Circular Motion & Gravitation

Centripetal acceleration, centripetal force, and universal gravitation

Uniform Circular Motion

Centripetal acceleration and circular motion kinematics

Centripetal Force

Forces causing circular motion in horizontal and vertical circles

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation

Gravitational force between masses and gravitational fields

Energy

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

Conservation of Energy

Mechanical energy conservation and energy transformations

Momentum

Linear momentum, impulse, and conservation of momentum

Momentum and Impulse

Definition of momentum, impulse, and impulse-momentum theorem

Conservation of Momentum

Conservation law for isolated systems and applications

Collisions

Elastic and inelastic collisions, coefficient of restitution

Simple Harmonic Motion

Oscillatory motion, springs, pendulums, and energy in SHM

Introduction to Simple Harmonic Motion

Restoring forces, period, frequency, and Hooke's Law

Energy in Simple Harmonic Motion

Kinetic energy, potential energy, and total energy in oscillating systems

Torque & Rotational Motion

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