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Study calculus-based mechanics through clear explanations, labeled models, worked examples and original practice. Units 1–4 cover Kinematics, Force and Translational Dynamics, Work, Energy, and Power, and Linear Momentum.
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AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS · STUDY GUIDE
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01 Kinematics 16 lessons · Review edition
Begin with arrows and everyday motion. Build toward derivatives, integrals, relative motion and projectiles. 32 original questions, 48 recall cards and 16 written challenges. Every lesson follows Learn → Explore → Practice → Review. Teacher review and student testing remain pending.
1.1 Scalars and Vectors
1.2 Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration
1.3 Representing Motion
1.4 Reference Frames and Relative Motion
1.5 Motion in Two or Three Dimensions
02 Force and Translational Dynamics 22 lessons · Review edition
Choose a system, identify interactions, and connect forces to motion. Explore center of mass, friction, springs, gravity, drag and circular motion. 44 original questions, 66 recall cards and 22 written challenges support Learn → Explore → Practice → Review. Independent teacher review and student testing remain pending.
2.1 Systems and Center of Mass
2.2 Forces and Free-Body Diagrams
2.3 Newton’s Third Law
2.4 Newton’s First Law
2.5 Newton’s Second Law
2.6 Gravitational Force
2.7 Kinetic and Static Friction
2.8 Spring Forces
2.9 Resistive Forces
03 Work, Energy, and Power 18 lessons · Review edition
Follow energy as forces act: compare kinetic energy, integrate work, read potential-energy curves, choose system boundaries, and calculate power. 36 original questions, 54 recall cards and 18 written challenges support Learn → Explore → Practice → Review. Independent teacher review and student testing remain pending.
3.1 Translational Kinetic Energy
3.2 Work
3.3 Potential Energy
3.4 Conservation of Energy
04 Linear Momentum 15 lessons · Review edition
Follow momentum through pushes, rebounds, separations and collisions. Interpret force–time areas, choose a system, track its center of mass, and check what happens to kinetic energy. 30 original questions, 45 recall cards and 15 written challenges support Learn → Explore → Practice → Review. Independent teacher review and student testing remain pending.
4.1 Linear Momentum
4.2 Change in Momentum and Impulse
4.3 Conservation of Linear Momentum
05 Torque and Rotational Dynamics Lessons not yet published
Official course unit. Focused self-study lessons for this unit are not yet published.
06 Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems Lessons not yet published
Official course unit. Focused self-study lessons for this unit are not yet published.
07 Oscillations Lessons not yet published
Official course unit. Focused self-study lessons for this unit are not yet published.
Calculus bridge: learn what a derivative and a definite integral mean before applying them. Use g = 10 m/s² for the idealized near-Earth examples. Official College Board framework. Focused lesson titles and original questions are Refresh Kid’s organization. This is a review edition; independent teacher review and student testing remain pending.
Curriculum sources & scope · AP Physics C: Mechanics
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Seven-unit calculus-based framework; check May 2027 exam corrections.
Complete official content is in the CED unit guides, including topic IDs, learning objectives, essential knowledge and course skills. The outline on this page is navigation only.
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01 Kinematics and Newton’s laws with calculus
02 Work, energy, and linear momentum
03 Torque and rotational dynamics
04 Oscillations and gravitation
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