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Class info

AP Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics by developing models of physical phenomena through inquiry-based investigations.

Students build their understanding of physical models as they explore and solve problems in these content areas:

• Kinematics

• Forces and Translational Dynamics

• Work, Energy, and Power

• Linear Momentum

• Torque and Rotational Dynamics

• Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems

• Oscillations

• Fluids

College Course Equivalent

AP Physics 1 is equivalent to the first course in an introductory college course sequence in algebra-based physics.

Prerequisites

Students should have completed Geometry and be concurrently taking Algebra II or an equivalent course. Although the Physics 1 course includes basic use of trigonometric functions, this understanding can be gained either in the concurrent math course or in the AP Physics 1 course itself.

Laboratory Requirement

This course requires that 25% of instructional time be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to demonstrate the foundational physics principles and apply the science practices - design plans for experiments, make predictions, collect and analyze data, apply mathematical routines, develop explanations, and communicate about their work.