AP Physics 1

Speed into kinematics in unit 1 of AP Physics 1. We review position, velocity, and acceleration along with explaining how to interpret key motion graphs. We then cover how to calculate free fall, projectile motiom, and angled launches. 

Unit 1 – Kinematics

Problem-solving Practice/Q&A

1.4 MC Answers and Review

Velocity vs. Time Graphs

Position & Velocity

1.1 Position, Velocity, and Acceleration

Velocity vs. Time Graphs - Slides

Position vs. Time Graphs

Acceleration

Acceleration - Slides

Position vs. Time Graphs - Slides

Angle Launch Problems

Angle Launch Problems - Slides

Motion in 2D & Freefall

Motion in 2D & Freefall - Slides

Unit 1-4 Overview

Horizontal Launch Problems

1.3 Multiple Choice Questions

Position & Velocity - Slides

Unit 1 Overview: Kinematics

Problem-solving Practice/Q & A

Presentation Slides, units 1-4 overview

Horizontal Launch Problems - Slides

1.2 Representations of Motion

It's all about the dynamics in unit 2 of AP Physics 1! Dive into systems, gravitational field, contact forces, free-body diagrams, Newton's Laws and their applications, Hooke's Law, vectors, and much more to prepare you for the AP Physics 1 exam!

Unit 2 – Dynamics

Newton's Second Law

Combination Problems

Combination Problems - Slides

Unit 2 Overview: Dynamics

Solving Newton's Second Law Problems

2.9 MC Answers and Review

Introduction to Forces

Equilibrium Problems

Frictional Force

Newton's Third Law

Typical AP Physics Dynamics Problems

2.6 Newton's Second Law

2.5 Newton's Third Law and Free-Body Diagrams

Frictional Force - Stream Slides

Newton's First Law

Forces & Motion Virtual Lab

Free-body Diagrams

2.3  Contact Forces

2.1 Systems

The Gravitational Field

The Gravitational Field - Slides

Typical AP Physics Dynamics Problems - Slides

2.4 Newton's First Law

Lab Design Exercise

2.7 Applications of Newton’s Second Law

Introduction to Forces Part 2

Newton's Third Law: Common Misconceptions

Equilibrium Problems - Slides

2.2 The Gravitational Field

2.8 Multiple Choice Questions

Tires spinning. Satellites orbiting. Learn about circular motion like this in unit 3 of AP Physics 1. We cover vector fields, uniform circular motion, fundamental forces, Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation, gravitational field, inertial mass, centripetal acceleration, and those all-important free-body diagrams.

Unit 3 – Circular Motion & Gravitation

3.6 Centripetal Acceleration and Centripetal Force

Gravitational Force

Gravitational Force - Slides

3.7 Free-Body Diagrams for Objects in Uniform Circular Motion

Centripetal Force

3.0 Unit 3 Overview: Circular Motion and Gravitation

3.8 Applications of Circular Motion and Gravitation

Applications of Circular Motion

Centripetal Force - Slides

3.2 Fundamental Forces

3.3 Gravitational and Electric Forces

3.5 Inertial vs. Gravitational Mass

3.10 MC Answers and Review

3.4 Gravitational Field/Acceleration Due to Gravity on Different Planets

3.9 Multiple Choice Questions

3.1 Vector Fields

Dig deeper into the different forms of energy in unit 4 of AP Physics 1. Explore important concepts like open & closed systems, work, power, kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, mechanical energy, thermal energy, Law of Conservation of Energy, and much more to master the AP Physics 1 exam!

Unit 4 – Energy

4.2 Work and Mechanical Energy

4.4 Multiple Choice Questions

Kinetic Energy

4.3 Conservation of Energy, the Work-Energy Principle, and Power

Rotational Dynamics

Presentation Slides, Rotational Dynamics

4.5 MC Answers and Review

Kinetic Energy - Slides

4.1 Open and Closed Systems: Energy

4.0 Unit 4 Overview: Energy

Keep up the momentum in unit 5 of AP Physics 1. Review linear & angular momentum, impulse, thrust force, changes in momentum problems, momentum in open & closed systems, elastic & inelastic collisions, center of mass, conservation of linear momentum through our helpful guides and practice questions!

Unit 5 – Momentum

Momentum & Energy Combo Problems

Momentum & Energy Combo Problems - Stream Slides

Unit 5-7 Overview

5.2 Representations of Changes in Momentum

Presentation Slides, unit 5-7 review

5.5 Multiple Choice Questions

5.3 Open and Closed Systems: Momentum

5.4 Conservation of Linear Momentum

Conservation of Momentum

Presentation Slides, Conservation of Momentum

5.1 Momentum and Impulse

5.6 MC Answers and Review

5.0 Unit 5 Overview: Momentum

Let's dive into simple harmonic motion in unit 6 of AP Physics 1, through key concepts like period, amplitude, frequency, equilibrium point, kinetic & potential energy, the periods of pendulums & springs, and energy in simple harmonic oscillators.

Unit 6 – Simple Harmonic Motion

6.1 Period of Simple Harmonic Oscillators

Unit 6 Overview: Simple Harmonic Motion

6.2 Energy of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator

6.4 MC Answers and Review

Problem-Solving/Q&A: Simple Harmonic Oscillators

6.3 Multiple Choice Questions

Learn about what makes merry go rounds go around and more, including rotational motion, angular displacement, angular velocity, angular acceleration, period, torque, moment of intertia, rotational kinetic energy, and angular momentum with these AP Physics 1 unit 7 resources!

Unit 7 – Torque & Rotational Motion

7.5 Multiple Choice Questions

7.2 Torque and Angular Acceleration

Angular Momentum

Presentation Slides, Angular Momentum

7.0 Unit 7 Overview: Torque and Rotational Motion

7.4 Conservation of Angular Momentum

7.3 Angular Momentum and Torque

7.1 Rotational Kinematics

7.6 MC Answers and Review

Don't get shocked! Explore electricity with us in unit 8 of AP Physics 1. We cover essential concepts like charge, electrostatic force, conservation of charge, protons, neutrons, electrons, elementary charge, electric current, electric fields, and Coulomb's Law!

Unit 8 – Electric Charges & Electric Force

8.3 Electric Force

8.2 Electric Charge

8.1 Conservation of Charge

Unit 8 Overview: Electric Charge and Electric Force

Learn about the circuits all around us in unit 9 of AP Physics 1. We review resistivity, voltage, current, resistance, charge, electrical energy, electrical power, series circuits, parallel circuits, Ohm's Law, resistors, Kirchhoff’s Loop Rule, Kirchhoff's Junction Rule, and much more to get a 5 on the AP Physics 1 exam!

Unit 9 – DC Circuits

Unit 9 Overview: DC Circuits

Problem-solving/Q&A: Circuit Components: Voltage, Current, & Resistance

9.2 Resistivity

9.3 Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Loop Rule (Resistors in Series and Parallel)

Presentation Slides, Circuit Components

9.4 Kirchhoff’s Junction Rule, Ohm’s Law (Resistors in Series and Parallel)

9.1 Definition of a Circuit

Ocean waves! Sound waves! Microwaves! Learn about waves in unit 10 of AP Physics 1. We review amplitude, frequency, velocity, wavelength, interference, superposition, nodes, antinodes, transverse & longitudinal waves, Doppler Effect, beats, standing waves, open & closed tubes, harmonics, and all sorts of other applications!

Unit 10 – Mechanical Waves & Sound

10.1 Properties of Waves

Problem-solving/Q&A: Properties of Waves

Problem-solving/Q&A: Properties of Waves - Slides

10.3 Interference and Superposition (Waves in Tubes and on Strings)

10.2 Periodic Waves

Unit 10 Overview: Mechanical Waves and Sound

Frequently Asked Questions

Best AP Physics 1 Quizlet Decks by Unit

Unit 2 Review (Dynamics)

Is AP Physics 1 Hard? Is AP Physics 1 Worth Taking? 

Unit 4 Review (Energy)

How Can I Get a 5 in AP Physics 1?

What Are the Best Quizlet Decks for AP Physics 1?

AP Physics C: Mechanics - A Rundown

How to Self-Study for The AP Physics 1 Exam

AP Physics 1 Study Guides for Every Unit

Kinematic Equations and Derivations

11.0 How Do I Self-Study AP Physics 1?

What Are the Best AP Physics 1 Textbooks and Prep Books?

Cover the essentials of AP Physics 1 with things that you should have memorized to succeed in this physics class. We'll cover everything from test prep to the labs. With this review, you'll be more than ready to tackle AP Physics 1!

AP Physics Essentials

Physics 1 Labs

Deriving Equations

Anatomy of a Physics Problem

Graphing & Interpreting Graphs

Paragraph-length Responses

Paragraph-length Responses - Slides

Measurement & Error Analysis

Measurement & Error Analysis - Slides

🎉NMSI AP Reader Chat: Physics (all Physics courses)

NMSI Reader Chat for AP Physics Google Slides

Test Overview

Learn how to answer multiple choice questions in AP Physics 1 exam! We'll cover MCQ logistics, scoring guidelines, effective strategies, and examples. Using our helpful guides, you'll be ready to ace the MCQs in the AP Physics 1 exam!

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Physics 1 Multiple Choice Questions

Let's learn how to tackle the free response questions in AP Physics 1! We'll cover FRQ logistics, scoring guidelines, effective strategies, and examples. With review and practice, you'll be ready to ace the FRQs in the AP Physics 1 exam!

🎡AP Physics 1 - Frequently Asked Questions

Exam Date: May 11, 2023

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