AP Physics C: Mechanics
Master calculus-based mechanics including kinematics, energy, momentum, rotation, and oscillations.
Kinematics
Calculus-based motion analysis in one and two dimensions
Position, Velocity, and Acceleration
Derivatives and integrals in kinematics
Motion with Variable Acceleration
Solving kinematics problems when acceleration depends on time, position, or velocity
Circular Motion and Polar Coordinates
Centripetal acceleration, angular velocity, and motion in polar coordinates
Dynamics
Newton's laws with calculus, force analysis, and applications
Work and Energy
Work-energy theorem, conservative forces, and potential energy with calculus
Linear Momentum
Momentum conservation, collisions, and center of mass with calculus
Rotational Motion
Rotational kinematics, dynamics, moment of inertia, and angular momentum
Oscillations
Simple harmonic motion, damped and driven oscillations using differential equations
Gravitation
Universal gravitation, orbital mechanics, and gravitational potential energy