1. Mechanics Review – SEMESTER 1
AP Physics C
Mechanics Review – SEMESTER 1

2. Kinematics Position vs. displacement Speed vs. Velocity Acceleration
Kinematic Equations for constant acceleration
Vectors and Vector Addition
Projectile Motion – x,y motion are independent
Uniform Circular Motion

3. Kinematics – Motion in One and Two Dimensions
Key Ideas and Vocabulary
Motion in the x is independent from motion in the y
Displacement, velocity, acceleration
Graphical Analysis of Motion –
x vs. t - Slope is velocity
v vs. t - Slope is acceleration
- Area is displacement
a vs. t – Can be used to find the change in velocity
Centripetal Acceleration is always towards the center of the circle

4. Kinematics – Motion in One and Two Dimensions
Constant Acceleration
Motion Equations
Centripetal Acceleration 

5. TYPES OF PROBLEMS
Applying the equations of motion in single direction
Projectile motion.
Projectile combined with circular or linear motion
Relative motion – working with subscripts.
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6. Newton’s Laws of Motion
Newton’s Three Laws of Motion
Inertia
Fnet = ma
Equal and opposite forces
Force
Weight vs. Mass
Free Body Diagrams
Tension, Weight, Normal Force
Friction – Static and Kinetic, Air Resistance
Centripetal Forces and Circular Motion
Drag forces and terminal speed

7. Newton’s Laws of Motion Second Law Problems
Newton’s Second Law –
Draw free body diagram identifying forces on a single object
Break forces into components
Apply 2nd Law and solve x & y components simultaneously
Inclined Plane –
Rotate axes so that acceleration is in the same direction as the x-axis

8. Types of Problems Inclined plane Atwood’s machine Elevator
Atwood’s in elevator
Man pulling himself up using a pulley
Pulley on a table
Pulley on inclined plane
Third Law and stack of books problems
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9. Newton’s Laws of Motion Circular Motion Problems
Draw free body diagram identifying forces on a single object
Break forces into components
Apply 2nd Law and solve x & y components simultaneously
Remember that the acceleration is centripetal and that it is caused by some force

10. Types of Problems Uniform circular motion Horizontal circle
Vertical Circle
Centripetal acceleration and force.
Linear velocity
Relationship between Angular velocity, Time Period and Frequency
Banked curves / Merry go round.. What supports the centripetal acceleration
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11. Newton’s Laws of Motion Air Resistance – Drag Force
Identify forces and draw free body diagrams
May involve a differential equation
Example:
Separate variables and solve. Should end up with something that decreases exponentially
Terminal Velocity – Drag force and gravity are equal in magnitude – Acceleration is equal to zero

12. Types of Problems
Static, Kinetic Friction – How do they effectiveness of applied force
Drag force
Terminal velocity = constant velocity
Hooke’s law. WD by spring as area under the curve of F(x) vs x graph
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13. Work, Energy, Power Kinetic Energy
Work – by constant force and variable force
Spring Force
Power
Potential Energy – gravitational, elastic
Mechanical Energy
Conservation of Energy
Work Energy Theorem

14. Work, Energy and Power Key Equations
Work by a Constant Force
Power
Kinetic Energy
Work-Energy Theorem

15. Types of Problems
Work done by various forces and then finding net force.
When is work + and when is it –
When the angle between Force and displacement is not 0
Net WD = change in KE ( final – initial)
Combination of gravity, spring, friction and inclined plane
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16. Work, Energy and Power Key Equations

17. Types of Problems PE (U) and KE (k)
Conservative and non conservative forces
Law of Conservation of Energy
Ki + Ui = Kf +Uf + Workdone of NC forces like friction
Usage of this in Spring, in Gravitational field, pendulum
Application of concepts of circular motion to roller coaster and energy transformation at various levels
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18. Potential Energy Curves
Slope of U curve is –F
Total energy will be given, the difference between total energy and potential energy will be kinetic energy

19. Types of Problems Solving of min and max of a PE function
Finding stable/ unstable equilibriums.
Tracing Force and KE curves from PE curves
Identifying turning points and forbidden ranges
Finding maximum allowable energy level using K and U
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