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AP Physics C: Mechanics review
Calculus-based mechanics: kinematics, Newton's laws, work and energy, momentum, rotation and oscillations.
Exam format
| 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.
Units
- Unit 1
Kinematics
Position, velocity and acceleration as derivatives and integrals.
- Unit 2
Force and Translational Dynamics
Newton's laws with variable forces and drag.
- Unit 3
Work, Energy and Power
Work as an integral; potential energy functions.
- Unit 4
Linear Momentum
Impulse as an integral and center of mass.
- Unit 5
Torque and Rotational Dynamics
Rotational inertia by integration.
- Unit 6
Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
Rolling motion and angular momentum.
- Unit 7
Oscillations
Differential equation of simple harmonic motion.
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