--- title: "AP Physics 1 Review (8 Unit Speed Review)" description: "The only AP Physics 1 Review you'll need. Use our free SPEED review series to get a 5. Covers all units in 10 mins with AP questions." url: "https://nerd-notes.com/ap-physics-speed-review/" date_modified: "2026-09-26T12:16:06+00:00" --- # Nerd Notes AP Physics 1 Speed Review Study Guide **That Princeton Review book?** Let’s be real—it’s just a $30 paperweight collecting dust. Too long and too slow. So I created the **AP Physics 1 SPEED Review**. It's your *10 minute, no-bs*, ultimate study guide for all 8 units. It covers everything you need to know. Plus targeted **AP-style questions** to make sure it sticks. My name is Jason (creator of nerd-notes.com), and I've helped **1000+ students score a 5**. This is the **fastest way to review AP physics**—and best of all? **It’s 100% free.** Dump the deadweight. Learn faster. Score a 5. ## The 8 unit speed reviews Nine speed review cards; each whole card links to the review. ### [Linear Kinematics Speed Review](https://nerd-notes.com/kinematics-speed-review/) - 15 questions ### [Linear Forces Speed Review (Unit 2)](https://nerd-notes.com/forces-in-10-minutes/) - 10 questions ### [Circular Motion Speed Review](https://nerd-notes.com/circular-motion-in-10-minutes/) - 10 questions ### [Energy, Work, and Power Speed Review](https://nerd-notes.com/energy-in-10-minutes/) - 10 questions ### [Linear Momentum Speed Review](https://nerd-notes.com/linear-momentum-in-10-minutes/) - 10 questions ### [Rotational Kinematics and Torque Speed Review](https://nerd-notes.com/torque-in-10-minutes/) - 10 questions ### [Rotational Energy and Angular Momentum Speed Review](https://nerd-notes.com/rotational-motion/) - 4 questions ### [Simple Harmonic Motion Speed Review](https://nerd-notes.com/simple-harmonic-motion-speed-review/) - 5 questions ### [AP Physics 1 Fluids Dynamics Speed Review](https://nerd-notes.com/ap-physics-1-fluids-dynamics-review-key-equations-concepts-made-easy/) - 4 questions ## Still struggling with AP Physics 1? I've taken over a decade of private tutoring experience and condensed it into a single course to help you master physics in just 8 weeks. It's never too early or late to sign up. Join 12,000+ students. One goal. Physics made ridiculously easy. [Course Details](https://nerd-notes.com/physics/ap-physics-1-from-scratch-course/) ## Aaaand we got even more incredible tools to help you score a 5. ### FRQ Atlas Every FRQ, sorted by topic and auto-graded against the official scoring guidelines. [Start Practicing — it's free](https://nerd-notes.com/frq/) ### Ultimate Bank of Questions 1000+ Physics Test Questions With Explanations and AI Powered Assistance. [Find Questions](https://nerd-notes.com/ubq/) ### *Better* Formula Sheets Beautiful dark mode PDF with all base + derived physics equations. [View Here](https://nerd-notes.com/ap-physics-1-formula-sheets/) ### UBQ Quiz Labs AP-aligned mock exams that turn weak spots into strengths. [Find A Quiz — it's free](https://nerd-notes.com/quiz/) ## Frequently Asked Questions Quick answers about the speed reviews. (On the page each question is an expandable accordion; all answers are given in full below.) ### Are the Nerd Notes AP Physics 1 speed reviews free? Yes! Our speed reviews cover all 8 units and are 100% free for everyone to use. ### What's included in each Speed Review? Speed reviews cover all 8 AP Physics 1 units. It contains everything from problem solving strategies to general concept review. To top it off, we added in AP-style targeted questions so you can practice each core skill. ### Are practice questions included? Yes. Practice makes perfect, so we handpicked the best questions to work through as you go. Our system auto-grades your answers and explains every one. All free. ### How long does it take for each unit? Plan to spend 1–2 hours per unit. The speed review takes ten minutes — but the real gains come from slowing down. Work the targeted practice. Take the quizzes. That’s where understanding is built. ### Are there other free materials to help me study? Absolutely. Nerd Notes is the best place on the internet to prep for AP Physics 1. Our free tools are built to get you to a 5, including [UBQ Quiz Labs](https://nerd-notes.com/quiz/), a collection of hyper-targeted quizzes modeled on the real AP exam. ### How do I use this to get a 5? Skip the notes. Just start reading. If you get stuck, drill those problems until they click, or find more on [UBQ](https://nerd-notes.com/ubq/). Once you’re through, head to the [Nerd Notes YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/@nerd-notes) for hardcore tactics that speed up your problem solving. ### What is UBQ and UBQ Quiz Labs? Is it free? [UBQ](https://nerd-notes.com/ubq/) and [UBQ Quiz Labs](https://nerd-notes.com/quiz/). We keep throwing those names around, so allow us to introduce you. Meet UBQ. The Ultimate Bank of Questions. 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