About the Authors iii
How to Use This Book ix
Barron's Essential 5 x
Preface xiii
Introduction 1
Structure and Scope of the AP Physics Exams 1
Organization of This Book 2
Study Skills and Tips 3
Overview of AP Physics Concepts 12
Diagnostic Test
AP Physics 1 17
Answer Key 22
Answers Explained 23
Review and Practice
1. Vectors 33
Coordinate Systems and Frames of Reference 33
Vectors 34
Addition of Vectors 35
Subtraction of Vectors 39
Addition Methods Using the Components of Vectors 39
Practice Exercises 42
2. Kinematics 47
Average and Instantaneous Motion 47
Acceleration 49
Accelerated Motion Due to Gravity 53
Graphical Analysis of Motion 54
Relative Motion 56
Horizontally Launched Projectiles 57
Projectiles Launched at an Angle 59
Uniform Circular Motion 60
Practice Exercises 64
3. Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion 71
Forces 71
Newton's Laws of Motion 73
Static Applications of Newton's Laws 75
Free-Body Diagrams 76
How to Draw Effective Free-Body Diagrams 78
Dynamic Applications of Newton's Laws 79
Central Forces 80
Friction 81
Practice Exercises 86
4. Energy 97
Work 57
Power 100
Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem 100
Potential Energy and Conservative Forces 102
Conservation of Energy and Systems 102
Practice Exercises 108
5. Gravitation 113
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation 113
Gravitational Energy 115
Practice Exercises 119
6. Impacts and Linear Momentum 125
Internal and External Forces 125
Impact Forces and Momentum Changes 126
The Law of Conservation of Linear Momentum 127
Elastic Collisions 128
Inelastic Collisions 129
Center of Mass 131
Practice Exercises 133
7. Rotational Motion 139
Parallel Forces and Moments 139
Torque 141
More Static Equilibrium Problems Using Forces and Torques 144
Moment of Inertia 145
Angular Kinematics 145
Energy Considerations for Rolling Objects 147
Angular Momentum 147
Practice Exercises 151
8. Oscillatory Motion 157
Simple Harmonic Motion: A Mass on a Spring 157
Simple Harmonic Motion: A Simple Pendulum 160
The Dynamics of Simple Harmonic Motion 162
Practice Exercises 165
Practice Test 1 175
Answer Key 188
Answers Explained 189
Test Analysis 201
Practice Test 2 205
Answer Key 217
Answers Explained 218
Test Analysis 229
Appendix
Table of Information for AP Physics 1 233
Formula Sheet for AP Physics 1 234
Glossary 235
Index 241