AP Physics 1 ✏ In a Nutshell

1. Vectors

A summary of Vectors: Coordinate Systems and Frames of Reference, Vectors and Scalars, Polar Coordinates and Vector Conversion, Vector Addition (Geometric Approach), Algebraic Vector Addition, Adding Multiple Vectors, Vector Subtraction, Component Addition Method, Vector Components and the Pythagorean Theorem, Trigonometric Relationships

2. Kinematics

A summary of Kinematics: Average and Instantaneous Motion, Acceleration, Accelerated Motion Due to Gravity, Graphical Analysis of Motion, Relative Motion, Horizontally Launched Projectiles, Projectiles Launched at an Angle

3. Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion

A summary of Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion: Types of Forces, Force Equilibrium, Newton’s First Law (Law of Inertia), Newton’s Second Law, Newton’s Third Law, Free-Body Diagrams (FBDs), Static and Dynamic Applications, Friction

4. Energy

A summary of Energy: Work, Power, Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem, Potential Energy and Conservative Forces, Conservation of Energy and Systems, Problem-Solving Strategies

5. Gravitation

A summary of Gravitation: Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation, Acceleration Due to Gravity, Gravitational Potential Energy, Escape Velocity, Orbital Motion, Kepler’s Third Law (for Planets)

6. Impacts and Linear Momentum

A summary of Impacts and Linear Momentum: Momentum and Impulse, Conservation of Momentum, Elastic vs. Inelastic Collisions, Sample Problems, Center of Mass (CM)

7. Rotational Motion

A summary of Rotational Motion: Torque and Equilibrium, Examples of Torque, Moment of Inertia, Angular Kinematics, Energy in Rolling Motion, Angular Momentum

8. Oscillatory Motion

A summary of Oscillatory Motion: Simple Harmonic Motion (Mass on a Spring), Period and Frequency of a Mass-Spring System, Simple Harmonic Motion (Simple Pendulum), Dynamics of SHM