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AP Physics C: Mechanics · 7 units · 41 topics

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Seven units covering kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation, orbits, and oscillations through calculus-based mechanics.

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  1. Unit 1Kinematics10–15% of the exam · 5 topicsFreeRead unit
  2. Unit 2Force and Translational Dynamics20–25% of the exam · 10 topicsPreviewPreview
  3. Unit 3Work, Energy, and Power15–25% of the exam · 5 topicsPreviewPreview
  4. Unit 4Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum10–20% of the exam · 4 topicsPreviewPreview
  5. Unit 5Torque and Rotational Dynamics10–15% of the exam · 6 topicsPreviewPreview
  6. Unit 6Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems10–15% of the exam · 6 topicsPreviewPreview
  7. Unit 7Oscillations10–15% of the exam · 5 topicsPreviewPreview
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An object moves along the x-axis with its position given by x(t)=4t3−6t+2x(t) = 4t^3 - 6t + 2 (in SI units). What is the acceleration of the object at t=2t = 2 s?
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What's on the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam?
The AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam is 3h long: Multiple choice (42 questions, 85 minutes, 50% of the score) and Free response (4 questions, 95 minutes, 50% of the score). These figures come from College Board's AP Physics C: Mechanics exam page.
Are these AP Physics C: Mechanics notes free?
Unit 1 is free to read in full, and every other unit shows its first topic free. A free 7-day trial opens all 7 units and the full-length practice tests.
How many units are in AP Physics C: Mechanics?
AP Physics C: Mechanics has 7 units: Unit 1, Kinematics (10–15% of the exam); Unit 2, Force and Translational Dynamics (20–25% of the exam); Unit 3, Work, Energy, and Power (15–25% of the exam); Unit 4, Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum (10–20% of the exam); Unit 5, Torque and Rotational Dynamics (10–15% of the exam); Unit 6, Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems (10–15% of the exam); Unit 7, Oscillations (10–15% of the exam).
When is the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam?
AP Exams are held over two weeks every May. College Board publishes the schedule for each year; the AP exam calendar lists the dates once they are announced.
How is the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam scored?
AP Exams are scored from 1 to 5. The AP Physics C: Mechanics score calculator estimates your score from your results on each section.

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