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...
Practical Applications

Physics of Sports

Science on the Field

Physics shapes every sport, from the arc of a basketball shot to the spin of a soccer ball. Kinematics and Newton's laws help athletes improve performance and coaches design better strategies.

Real-World Sports Applications

  • Projectile Motion: Calculating the perfect angle for a free throw.
  • Forces and Collisions: Understanding impacts in football and hockey.
  • Rotational Motion: How gymnasts twist and spin during routines.

Learning physics can help you train smarter and reduce injury!

Examples

  • A baseball pitcher throws a curveball that bends due to forces and spin.

  • A high jumper uses optimal takeoff angles to maximize height.

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Everyday Circuits