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AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
10 sections available · 49 chapters available
Free AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based study notes for AP (Advanced Placement) students. Each chapter below covers a key topic with worked examples and practice prompts you can take into the thinka app.
Unit 1: Kinematics
Scalars and Vectors in One Dimension
Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration
Representing Motion
Reference Frames and Relative Motion
Vectors and Motion in Two Dimensions
Course Content
Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics
Systems and Center of Mass
Forces and Free-Body Diagrams
Newton's Third Law and Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Gravitational Force
Kinetic and Static Friction
Spring Forces
Circular Motion
Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power
Translational Kinetic Energy
Work
Potential Energy
Conservation of Energy
Power
Unit 4: Linear Momentum
Linear Momentum
Change in Momentum and Impulse
Conservation of Linear Momentum
Elastic and Inelastic Collisions
Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics
Rotational Kinematics
Connecting Linear and Rotational Motion
Torque
Rotational Inertia
Rotational Equilibrium and Newton's First Law in Rotational Form
Newton's Second Law in Rotational Form
Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
Rotational Kinetic Energy
Torque and Work
Angular Momentum and Angular Impulse
Conservation of Angular Momentum
Rolling
Motion of Orbiting Satellites
Unit 7: Oscillations
Defining Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM)
Frequency and Period of SHM
Representing and Analyzing SHM
Energy of Simple Harmonic Oscillators
Unit 8: Fluids
Internal Structure and Density
Pressure
Fluids and Newton's Laws
Fluids and Conservation Laws
Science Practices and Exam Skills
Creating Diagrams and Physical Representations
Quantitative Graphs, Plotting and Data Analysis
Qualitative Graph Sketching
Symbolic Derivation and Mathematical Routines
Comparison, Ranking and Functional Dependence
Experimental Design and Analysis
Making and Justifying Claims
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