AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based

An algebra-based introduction to mechanics: kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotation, and basic circuits.

3 hours durationScored 1–5.

Exam format details

Section I: 50 multiple-choice questions (90 min). Section II: 4 free-response questions (90 min).

Units

1. Unit 1: Kinematics

2. Unit 2: Dynamics

3. Unit 3: Circular Motion and Gravitation

4. Unit 4: Energy

5. Unit 5: Momentum

6. Unit 6: Simple Harmonic Motion

7. Unit 7: Torque and Rotational Motion

8. Unit 8: Electric Charge and Electric Force

9. Unit 9: DC Circuits