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Physics C: Mechanics

Mechanics
MIT Course Notes



AP Physics C: Mechanics is equivalent to a one-semester, calculus-based, college-level physics course, especially appropriate for students planning to specialize or major in physical science or engineering.  The course explores topics such as kinematics; Newton's laws of motion; work, energy and power; systems of particles and linear momentum; circular motion and rotation; and oscillations and gravitation.  Introductory differential and integral calculus is used throughout the course.



Content Outline for AP Physics C: Mechanics



A . Kinematics (including vectors, vector algebra,                                          18% 
components of vectors, coordinate systems, displacement, velocity, and acceleration)
1 . Motion in one dimension 
2 . Motion in two dimensions, including projectile motion


B . Newton’s laws of motion                                                                         20%
1 . Static equilibrium (first law) 
2 . Dynamics of a single particle (second law) 
3 . Systems of two or more objects (third law) 


C . Work, energy, power                                                                               14%
1 . Work and work–energy theorem 
2 . Forces and potential energy 
3 . Conservation of energy 
4 . Power 


D . Systems of particles, linear momentum                                                 12%
1 . Center of mass 
2 . Impulse and momentum 
3 . Conservation of linear momentum & collisions


E . Circular motion and rotation                                                                   18%
1 . Uniform circular motion 
2 . Torque and rotational statics 
3 . Rotational kinematics and dynamics 
4 . Angular momentum and its conservation 


F . Oscillations and gravitation                                                                    18%
1 . Simple harmonic motion (dynamics and energy relationships)
2 . Mass on a spring 
3 . Pendulum and other oscillations 
4 . Newton’s law of gravity 
5 . Orbits of planets and satellites 


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