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AP Physics 1 Units at a Glance

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

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Unit 1 - Vectors and Kinematics

Unit 1.1 | Understanding vectors and the standard units used in Physics

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Unit 1.2 | Variables in Kinematics: Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration

  • 25
  • 1
  • 4
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Unit 1.3 | Kinematic graphs made simple

  • 16
  • 1
  • 3
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Unit 1.4 | Applying Kinematic Equations in 1 Dimension Easily

  • 17
  • 1
  • 4
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Unit 1.5 | Solving Projectile Motion (Motion in 2 Dimensions)

  • 10
  • 2
  • 2
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Unit 2 - Forces

Unit 2.1 | Understanding and Applying Newton’s Law in Depth

  • 13
  • 1
  • 1
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Illustration of Sir Isaac Newton sitting under a tree, observing an apple falling, with arrows indicating forces and labeled equations nearby

Unit 2.2 | Common Linear Forces in Physics

  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
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Vector graphic of a car in motion with force arrows showing direction and magnitude, accompanied by equations representing Newton's three laws

Unit 2.3 | Drawing FBD (Force Diagrams) Quickly and Accurately

  • 10
  • 1
  • 1
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Photo of a hand pushing a wooden block on a table, with mathematical equations representing linear force dynamics appearing around the block

Unit 2.4 | Easily Solve Any Linear Force Problems and Deriving Equation

  • 20
  • 2
  • 4
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Illustration of a person standing inside an elevator with a weighing scale beneath their feet, showcasing the difference between real weight and apparent weight.

Unit 2.5 | Advanced Problem Solving – Tension and Elevators

  • 15
  • 1
  • 2
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Illustration of a slope with a ball rolling down, annotated with force vectors, friction coefficients, and linear force equations (1)

Unit 2.6 | Advanced Problem Solving – Objects on Incline Planes

  • 9
  • 4
  • 1
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Photo of a basic Atwood machine setup in a classroom environment, with two equal weights suspended by a rope over a pulley

Unit 2.7 | Problem Solving – Simple Pulley Systems

  • 10
  • 1
  • 3
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BONUS! Unit 3 - Circular Motion and Gravitation

circular motion, roller coaster example depiction

Unit 3.1 | Understanding Circular Motion and Centripetal Forces

  • 6
  • 0
  • 4
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car drifiting around circular track; circular motion; solving circular motion problems

Unit 3.2 | Solving Circular Motion Problems using FBDs

  • 10
  • 1
  • 4
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Unit 3.3 | The Gravitational Force

  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
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Circular Motion and Gravitation

Unit 3.4 | Combining circular motion and gravitation (satellites, orbits, & more)

  • 8
  • 2
  • 3
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