AP Physics 1

Advanced Placement Physics 1 covers the fundamentals of mechanics, waves, and electricity in preparation for college-level physics.

KinematicsNewton's Laws of MotionWaves and Sound
Rotational MotionElectric CircuitsConservation Laws
Physics of SportsEveryday CircuitsSound in Technology
Mastering Multiple-ChoiceSolving Free-Response Problems
KinematicsNewton's Laws of Mot...Waves and SoundRotational MotionElectric CircuitsConservation LawsPhysics of SportsEveryday CircuitsSound in TechnologyMastering Multiple-C...Solving Free-Respons...
Study Strategies

Mastering Multiple-Choice

Tips for Multiple-Choice Success

  • Read Carefully: Look for keywords and units.
  • Eliminate Wrong Answers: Cross out options you know are incorrect.
  • Estimate: Use ballpark calculations if you're unsure.
  • Stay Calm: Don't rush; trust your knowledge.

With practice, multiple-choice questions become much less intimidating!

Examples

  • Underline units in the question to avoid calculation errors.

  • Estimate the answer before looking at choices to spot outliers.

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Solving Free-Response Problems