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AP Physics 1: Mastering Challenging Concepts

Conquer difficult AP Physics 1 topics with expert guidance in this 8-week course designed for exam success.

Conquer difficult AP Physics 1 topics with expert guidance in this 8-week course designed for exam success.

Dive deep into the most challenging concepts of AP® Physics 1 with this targeted course led by experienced AP instructors. Over 8 weeks, you'll master tricky topics like acceleration, force diagrams, projectile motion, and conservation of energy in circuits. Each module breaks down complex ideas into manageable pieces through engaging video lessons, interactive simulations, and practice problems crafted by AP® exam writers. This course is ideal for students preparing for the AP® Physics 1 exam or those looking to strengthen their understanding of key physics concepts. With a focus on building intuition and practical skills, you'll develop a solid foundation for success in your AP® Physics course and beyond.

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AP Physics 1: Mastering Challenging Concepts

This course includes

8 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

4,045

What you'll learn

  • Master acceleration concepts and their applications in physics problems

  • Analyze and construct accurate force diagrams for complex physical systems

  • Understand and solve problems involving free fall and projectile motion

  • Apply momentum conservation principles to collision and explosion scenarios

  • Grasp key concepts in rotational motion and their relation to linear motion

  • Explore angular momentum and its conservation in various physical systems

Skills you'll gain

AP Physics
Acceleration
Force Diagrams
Projectile Motion
Momentum
Rotational Motion
Angular Momentum
Standing Waves
Circuit Analysis

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Graded assignments, exams

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There are 8 modules in this course

This course focuses on eight challenging topics in AP® Physics 1: Acceleration, Force Diagrams, Free Fall and Projectile Motion, Momentum, Rotational Motion, Angular Momentum, Standing Waves, and Conservation of Charge & Energy in Circuits. Each module is led by an experienced AP® Physics instructor and includes video lessons, interactive simulations, and practice problems. The curriculum is designed to build both conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills, with a strong emphasis on exam preparation. Students will engage with on-screen simulations, interactive graphs, and exam-style questions, many of which are written by AP® exam writers. The course concludes with a comprehensive assessment to gauge overall mastery of the covered topics.

Acceleration

Module 1

Force Diagrams

Module 2

Free Fall and Projectile Motion

Module 3

Momentum

Module 4

Rotational Motion

Module 5

Angular Momentum

Module 6

Standing Waves

Module 7

Conservation of Charge & Energy in Circuits

Module 8

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Instructors

Larry Cain
Larry Cain

1 Course

Pioneer in Physics Education and AP Program Development

Larry Cain has served as Professor of Physics at Davidson College since 1978, where his distinguished career spans teaching, research, and curriculum development. As department chair for 18 years, he fostered undergraduate research, resulting in numerous experimental publications with students. His contributions to physics education include developing interactive curricular materials and extensive involvement with the AP Physics program. He co-chaired the AP Physics Redesign Commission that transformed AP Physics B into AP Physics 1 and 2, while serving in multiple leadership roles including chair of both the AP Physics Test Development Committee and AP Physics C Development Committee

Robert Morse
Robert Morse

1 Course

Pioneer in Physics Education and AP Program Development

Robert Morse served as a distinguished physics educator at St. Albans School in Washington, DC for 30 years and Masconomet Regional High School for 3 years, totaling 33 years of AP Physics teaching experience. His significant contributions to physics education include serving as co-chair of the AP Physics 1 Development Committee and member of both the Physics 2 Curriculum Development and Assessment Committee. His expertise helped shape the transformation of AP Physics curriculum, particularly during the development of AP Physics 1 and 2 courses. Beyond committee work, he contributed to AP Physics education as a reader at the 2015 AP Physics Reading, demonstrating his commitment to maintaining high standards in physics education assessment.

AP Physics 1: Mastering Challenging Concepts

This course includes

8 Weeks

Of Self-paced video lessons

Intermediate Level

Completion Certificate

awarded on course completion

4,045

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