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AP Physics 1 review

Algebra-based mechanics: kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, oscillations and fluids.

Exam format

AP Physics 1 exam sections
Section	Questions	Time	Calculator
Multiple choice	40 questions	1 h 20 min	scientific or graphing
Free response	4 questions	1 h 40 min	scientific or graphing

Calculator policy: Calculator allowed throughout.

Unit 1
Kinematics
Motion in one and two dimensions, including projectiles.
Unit 1 notes and practice
Unit 2
Force and Translational Dynamics
Newton's laws, friction and circular motion.
Unit 2 notes and practice
Unit 3
Work, Energy and Power
Work-energy theorem, conservation of energy and power.
Unit 3 notes and practice
Unit 4
Linear Momentum
Impulse, collisions and conservation of momentum.
Unit 4 notes and practice
Unit 5
Torque and Rotational Dynamics
Rotational kinematics, torque and rotational inertia.
Unit 6
Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
Rotational kinetic energy and angular momentum.
Unit 7
Oscillations
Simple harmonic motion of springs and pendulums.
Unit 8
Fluids
Density, pressure, buoyancy and fluid flow.

Constant-acceleration equations and Newton's laws.