AP Physics C: Mechanics

Unit 1 Kinematics

5 topics · 73 questions, each explained

1. 1.1 Scalars and Vectors 5 ideas · 15 questions

   Scalar · Arrow representation of a vector · Distance · Magnitude–direction form and unit vector form · Sign convention in one dimension

2. 1.2 Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration 9 ideas · 23 questions

   Object model · Position, x · Time interval, Δt · Average velocity, v⃗_avg = Δx⃗/Δt · Average acceleration, a⃗_avg = Δv⃗/Δt · Accelerating · Estimate from a small interval · Instantaneous value · Integration with initial conditions

3. 1.3 Representing Motion 4 ideas · 19 questions

   Motion diagram · Kinematic equations for constant acceleration · Acceleration due to gravity, g · Position–time, velocity–time and acceleration–time graphs

4. 1.4 Reference Frames and Relative Motion 3 ideas · 8 questions

   Reference frame · Converting positions between frames · Inertial reference frame

5. 1.5 Motion in Two or Three Dimensions 4 ideas · 8 questions

   Components of motion · Independent components · Independence of perpendicular motions · Projectile

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