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AP Physics at a Glance

  • Unit 1 - Linear Kinematics (10%)
  • Unit 2 - Linear Force (20%)
  • Unit 3 - Circular Motion (10%)
  • Unit 4 - Energy (20%)
  • Unit 5 - Momentum (20%)
  • Unit 6 - Torque (15%)
  • Unit 7 - Harmonic Motion (5%)

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7% scored a 5

Commonality: limited time

Mastery: 120+ questions

Time/question ~ 135s

Hardest topics: Unit 3 and angular momentum (Unit 6)

Preview Unit 1 Kinematics

From the "Learn AP Physics 1 from Scratch" course

This Unit is FREE and pulled from a paid, full length course by Jason. Enjoy full length videos, articles, and practice problems to help you learn Kinematics from scratch.

  • 5 lessons
  • 6 Videos
  • 50+ practice questions
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Unit 1.1 | Understanding vectors and the standard units used in Physics

  • 25 minutes
  • 2 formulas
  • 10 questions
Build a robust understanding of vectors in the simplest way possible
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Unit 1.2 | The Kinematic (motion) variables: Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration

  • 45 minutes
  • 4 formulas
  • 25 questions
Understand the basics of Kinematics (the study of motion).
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Unit 1.3 | Motion graphs made simple

  • 50 minutes
  • 3 formulas
  • 16 questions
Learn how to turn scenarios into motion graphs.
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Unit 1.4 | Applying Kinematic Equations in 1 Dimension

  • 32 minutes
  • 4 formulas
  • 17 questions
Using the “Big 4” equations to solve interesting motion problems.
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Unit 1.5 | Projectile Motion (Motion in 2 Dimensions)

  • 36 minutes
  • 2 formulas
  • 10 questions
Solve problems in 2 dimensions, in a quick and simple way
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Linear Kinematics Speed Review

  • 24 minutes
  • 4 formulas
  • 15 questions
1 and 2 dimensional kinematics. Learn the chart method to solve the hardest projectile problems.
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Linear Forces Speed Review

  • 20 minutes
  • 3 formulas
  • 10 questions
Tension, friction, and normal forces. Solve any pulley, incline, or force problem using ONLY Newton’s second law.
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Circular Motion Speed Review

  • 15 minutes
  • 5 formulas
  • 10 questions
Centripetal acceleration and forces. Use the force’s framework to solve problems easily. Banked curves…
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Energy, Work, and Power Speed Review

  • 10 minutes
  • 5 formulas
  • 10 questions
4 types of energy and the conservation of energy. Learn to solve ANY energy problem the easy way.
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Unlocking the 5 Secrets to Scoring a 5 on the AP Physics 1 Exam

Get the highest AP Physics 1 score. Skip Barrons and Princeton Review. Here’s everything you need to know.
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  • 6 minutes

Why Doing Well on the AP Physics 1 Exam is a Smart Investment

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  • 12 minutes

How to Crush the AP Physics 1 FRQs: Step-by-Step Strategies and Examples

Ace the AP Physics 1 FRQs with our step-by-step guide! Learn proven strategies and solve examples to boost your exam score.
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