*AP Physics 1 Exam*
Preparation Resources
Exam Components -Multiple Choice (80 mins): 40 questions -Free Response (100 mins): 4 questions (Experimental Design, Qualitative/Quantitative Translation, Translation between Representations, Math Routines) (1)Kinematics (10-15%) (2) Force and Translational Dynamics (18-23%) (3) Work, Energy, Power (18-23%) (4) Linear Momentum (10-15%) (5) Torque and Rotational Dynamics (10-15%) (6) Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems (5-8%) (7) Oscillations (5-8%) (8) Fluids (10-15%) *New as of 2025* AP Physics 1 Exam: The Quick Breakdown (2025) AP Physics 1 Equation Sheet *Link* |
Preliminary Ideas to Consider
- Assess your understanding of each unit (use reflection, former assessment scores, and teacher feedback)
- Consider the following factors:
The % of each topic on the exam, older topics may need more review even if they weren’t necessarily more difficult, topics often intertwine, Free Response and Multiple Choice hold equal weight, so don’t spend an overabundance of time practicing one type of question.
- Prioritize practice over studying content although both are important. Do a lot of your content review early on, and then spend a lot of time practicing questions in test-like scenarios (difficulty, time constraints, etc.)
- The AP tests deep content knowledge, so make sure you know the “why” of each idea. Don’t waste time on things such as quick “plug and chug”
AP Physics 1 Exam Tips (6 Major Do's & Dont's!)
10 Skills to Master for APP1 (video link)
CONTENT REVIEW
Unit 1-Kinematics - Clear, Comprehensive Overview
-Material Covered in Overview-
*Term, Units, Scalar Vs. Vector *Constant Velocity (Concepts, Graphs, and Formula)
*Acceleration (Concepts, Strategies, Graphs, and Formulas)
*Free Fall and Projectile Motion (Concepts,Vectors, Problems)
Unit 2- Forces (Dynamics) - Clear, Comprehensive Overview
*Newton’s Laws *Types of Forces and Diagrams *2nd Law (Problem Solving/Strategies)
*Hooke’s Law and Springs *Connecting Dynamics and Kinematics
Circular Motion/Gravitation Review -Clear, Comprehensive Review
*Circular Motion Concepts (centripetal force, velocity, and acceleration)
*Circular Motion Problem Solving
*Universal Gravitation(Concepts, Relationships, Problems, and Orbit)
Unit 3- Energy - Clear, Comprehensive Overview
*Types of Energy *Work & Power
*Defining Systems & Conservation of Energy
*Problem Solving (systems, work-energy principle)
Unit 4- Momentum- Clear, Comprehensive Overview
*Momentum and Impulse (Concepts, Graphs, and Formulas)
*Types of Collisions, Conservation of Momentum and Energy
*Problem Solving Analysis and Strategies
Unit 5 & Unit 6 - Rotation & Torque- Clear, Comprehensive Overview
*Angular vs. Linear Variables (Concepts and formulas)
*Torque (Concepts, Formulas, and Common Scenarios)
*Moment of Inertia & Angular Momentum
*Rotational Kinetic Energy
Unit 7- Simple Harmonic Motion- Clear, Comprehensive Overview
*Simple Harmonic Motion Concepts and Traits *How to Solve for Period
*Pendulum (Energy Analysis, Mechanical Energy, and Min/Max Values)
*Oscillating Springs (x, v, and a vs. t graphs and concepts)
Unit 8-Fluids - Clear, Comprehensive Overview
*Density and Pressure Concepts *Flow Rate and Continuity Equation
*Absolute vs. Gauge Pressure *Buoyant Force Problems and Archimedes’ Principle
*Bernoulli’s Equation *Torricelli's Theorem
AP Physics 1- Full Review (for 2025!)(all units combined)
2025 AP Physics 1 Review (ALL the ESSENTIALS in 45 mins!)
Scoring, Practice, and FRQ Solutions
2024 FRQ Solutions (2024 AP Physics 1 Exam)
Past AP Free Response Questions, Scoring, and Samples/Commentary
Multiple Choice Sample Questions
MCQ and FRQ Strategies
Strategies that ACTUALLY work (Watch This!)
AP PHYSICS 1 Exam Strategies (including narrated MC & FRQ examples)
*SLIGHT MODIFICATIONS have been made to the strategies in this video because of the 2025 changes, but there are plenty of good narrated examples. All the most recent updates are shown above.