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Physics C: Mechanics · High school · Physics

Full College Board Course and Exam Description framework for Physics C: Mechanics, including course-scope topics not assessed on the AP Exam. Topics marked with an asterisk (*) are assessed on the exam. Click a topic for the full text and study materials.

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Unit 1: Kinematics and derivatives

  • 1.1 * — Relate position, velocity, and acceleration with derivatives.
  • 1.2 * — Solve differential equations for constant acceleration.
  • 1.3 * — Analyze projectile motion with vector components.

Unit 2: Newton's laws with differential equations

  • 2.1 * — Set up and solve F = ma as a differential equation.
  • 2.2 * — Analyze drag and resistive forces qualitatively.
  • 2.3 * — Model tension and friction in multi-object systems.

Unit 3: Work-energy and power

  • 3.1 * — Calculate work by variable forces with integration.
  • 3.2 * — Apply work–energy theorem with calculus.
  • 3.3 * — Relate power to force and velocity.

Unit 4: Linear momentum and impulse

  • 4.1 * — Integrate force over time to find impulse.
  • 4.2 * — Analyze elastic and inelastic collisions in 1D and 2D.
  • 4.3 * — Apply center-of-mass motion for systems of particles.

Unit 5: Rotation and angular momentum

  • 5.1 * — Calculate torque and rotational inertia with integration.
  • 5.2 * — Apply Newton's second law for rotation.
  • 5.3 * — Use conservation of angular momentum in isolated systems.

Unit 6: Oscillations and gravitation

  • 6.1 * — Derive and solve differential equations for SHM.
  • 6.2 * — Apply Newton's law of gravitation to orbits.
  • 6.3 * — Relate period and energy in oscillating systems.

Unit 7: AP free-response and calculus fluency

  • 7.1 — Set up integrals and derivatives in AP free-response form.
  • 7.2 — Practice AP claim–evidence–reasoning structure.

* Assessed on the AP Exam (per the Course and Exam Description). All topics listed; unmarked topics are course scope only.

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