Quick answer: This page gathers the 14 lessons of AP Physics 1 (algebra-based), one per chapter: kinematics, projectile motion, Newton's laws, friction and inclines, centripetal acceleration, work-energy theorem, conservation of energy, impulse momentum theorem and 6 more. Each lesson gives a quick answer, worked examples, diagrams and key points, with a free PDF download. Written by a team of 12 qualified science teachers.
All the AP Physics 1 lessons are on this page, chapter by chapter: each lesson gives a quick answer, worked examples and diagrams, with a free PDF download. Back to the AP Physics 1 overview.
AP Physics 1 lessons by chapter
AP Physics 1 lessons
Clear science lessons with diagrams, laws, formulas and worked examples.
Straight-line motion with graphs and equations
Kinematics notes (AP Physics 1): learn AP Physics 1 one-dimensional kinematics: position, velocity, acceleration.
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Projectiles and relative motion in a plane
Projectile motion notes (AP Physics 1): projectile motion made clear: vector components, horizontal and vertical equations, range, relative motion.
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Free-body diagrams and net force problems
Newton's laws notes (AP Physics 1): understand Newton's laws, free-body diagrams, net force and third-law pairs.
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Friction, slopes, pulleys and springs
Friction and inclines notes (AP Physics 1): learn static and kinetic friction, forces on inclines, Atwood machines and spring forces.
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Centripetal acceleration and gravity in orbit
Learn centripetal acceleration, net force in circles, universal gravitation and orbital speed for AP Physics 1, with examples, a lab and a worksheet.
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Work, kinetic energy and the net-work theorem
Understand work, kinetic energy and the work-energy theorem for AP Physics 1, with force-position graphs, worked examples, a lab and a free worksheet.
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Energy conservation, bar charts and power
Learn conservation of energy for AP Physics 1: potential energy, bar charts, spring and gravity problems, and how to calculate power in watts.
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Impulse, momentum and force–time graphs
Impulse momentum theorem notes (AP Physics 1): understand momentum, impulse and force-time graphs for AP Physics 1: the impulse-momentum theorem.
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Elastic and inelastic collisions with centre of mass
AP Physics 1 collisions: conservation of momentum, elastic and inelastic collisions, kinetic energy loss and centre of mass velocity, with worked examples.
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Angular motion, torque and balance
AP Physics 1 torque and rotational kinematics: angular velocity, angular acceleration, lever arm, static equilibrium, with worked examples and diagrams.
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Rotational inertia and Newton's second law
Rotational inertia and Newton's second law for rotation (AP Physics 1): calculate I, find torque, solve for angular acceleration and pulley problems.
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Rotational energy, rolling and angular momentum
Rotational kinetic energy, rolling and conservation of angular momentum for AP Physics 1, with worked examples on skaters, ramps and collisions.
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Springs, pendulums and simple harmonic motion
Simple harmonic motion notes (AP Physics 1): learn simple harmonic motion for AP Physics 1: restoring force, period of springs and pendulums.
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Density, pressure, buoyancy and moving fluids
Fluid mechanics notes (AP Physics 1): learn density, pressure, buoyancy, continuity and Bernoulli with AP Physics 1 worked examples, diagrams.
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