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AP Physics 1 Units

  • Linear Kinematics (12%)
  • Linear and Circular Forces (20%)
  • Energy (15%)
  • Linear Momentum (12%)
  • Rotation & Torque (15%)
  • Rot. Momentum & Energy (6%)
  • Oscillations (8%)
  • Fluids (12%)

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  • Avg. time/question ~ 135s
  • Hardest unit: 5

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