Prepare for the AP Physics 1 exam with our premium, easy-to-navigate AP Physics 1 Notes 2026. This complete study resource covers all major units of the AP Physics 1 curriculum, including Kinematics, Forces and Dynamics, Work and Energy, Linear Momentum, Rotational Motion, Rotational Energy and Momentum, Oscillations, and Fluids.
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Kinematics
Build a strong foundation in describing and analyzing motion using mathematical and graphical representations.
- Scalars and vectors
- Displacement, velocity & acceleration
- Motion graphs
- Constant acceleration
- Projectile motion
Force & Translational Dynamics
Understand force models, Newton’s Laws and interactions through powerful physical representations.
- Free-body diagrams
- Newton’s Laws
- Gravitational force
- Friction
- Spring forces
Work, Energy & Power
Master energy methods and learn when conservation principles provide the fastest solution.
- Kinetic energy
- Work by forces
- Potential energy
- Conservation of energy
- Power
Linear Momentum
Develop strong momentum reasoning for collisions, impulse and isolated systems.
- Linear momentum
- Impulse
- Momentum conservation
- Collisions
- Center of mass
Torque & Rotational Dynamics
Move from translational mechanics into rotational motion, torque and rotational equilibrium.
- Rotational kinematics
- Torque
- Lever arms
- Rotational inertia
- Rotational equilibrium
Rotational Energy & Momentum
Explore energy and angular momentum in rotating systems, including rolling and orbital motion.
- Rotational kinetic energy
- Rotational work
- Angular momentum
- Angular impulse
- Rolling motion
Oscillations
Master simple harmonic motion, periodic behavior, graphs and energy transformations.
- Simple harmonic motion
- Period & frequency
- SHM graphs
- Angular frequency
- Oscillator energy
Fluids
Analyze pressure, density, buoyancy and fluid behavior using conservation principles.
- Density
- Pressure
- Fluid forces
- Continuity
- Buoyancy & fluid flow