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Volume I · MMXXVI AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Library AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics
⁂   AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based · Unit 2

2. Force and Translational Dynamics

18–23% of the AP exam. Key topics: Systems and center of mass, Forces and free-body diagrams, Newton's Third Law and action-reaction pairs, Newton's First Law and translational equilibrium, Newton's Second Law: F_net = ma applied to systems, Gravitational force and universal gravitation, Kinetic and static friction, Spring forces and Hooke's Law, Circular motion and centripetal acceleration.

18–23% exam weight standard track

Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics

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Topics in this unit

  • Systems and center of mass
  • Forces and free-body diagrams
  • Newton's Third Law and action-reaction pairs
  • Newton's First Law and translational equilibrium
  • Newton's Second Law: F_net = ma applied to systems
  • Gravitational force and universal gravitation
  • Kinetic and static friction
  • Spring forces and Hooke's Law
  • Circular motion and centripetal acceleration