Notes for: AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Notes for:

AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Mr. Bigler

Lynn English High School April 2015



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This is a set of class notes for AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based. This hardcopy is provided so that you can fully participate in class discussions without having to worry about writing everything down.

These notes are meant to complement the textbook discussion of the same topics. In some cases, the notes and the textbook differ in method or presentation, but the physics is the same. There may be errors and/or omissions in the textbook. There are certainly errors and omissions in these notes, despite my best efforts to make them clear, correct, and complete.

As we discuss topics in class, you will almost certainly want to add your own notes to these. If you have purchased this copy, you are encouraged to write directly in it, just as you would write in your own notebook. However, if this copy was issued to you by the school and you intend to return it at the end of the year, you will need to write your supplemental notes on separate paper. If you do this, be sure to write down page numbers in your notes, to make crossreferencing easier.

You should bring these notes to class every day, because lectures and discussions will follow these notes, which will be projected onto the SMART board.

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Table of Contents

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Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5 Laboratory & Measurement ............................................................................................. 11 Mathematics ..................................................................................................................... 51 Kinematics (Motion) ......................................................................................................... 97 Forces .............................................................................................................................. 133 Rotational Dynamics ....................................................................................................... 181 Work, Energy & Momentum........................................................................................... 207 Electricity......................................................................................................................... 253 Simple Harmonic Motion ................................................................................................ 299 Mechanical Waves .......................................................................................................... 311 Pressure & Fluid Mechanics............................................................................................ 342 Appendix: AP Physics 1 Equation Tables ........................................................................ 370 Appendix: Reference Tables ........................................................................................... 372 Index................................................................................................................................ 387

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Cornell Notes

Cornell Notes

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Unit: Introduction NGSS Standards: N/A MA Curriculum Frameworks (2006): N/A Knowledge/Understanding:

how to take advantage of the Cornell note-taking system Language Objectives:

Understand the term Cornell Notes and be able to describe how Cornell Notes are different from ordinary note-taking.

Notes:

The Cornell note-taking system was developed about fifty years ago at Cornell University. I think it's a great way to get more out of your notes. I think it's an especially useful system for adding your comments to someone else's notes (such as mine).

The main features of the Cornell Notes system are: 1. The main section of the page is for what actually gets covered in class.

2. The left section (officially 2? inches, though I have shrunk it to 2 inches for these notes) is for "cues"--questions or comments of yours that will help you find, remember, or effectively use these notes.

3. The bottom section (2 inches) is officially for you to add a 1?2 sentence summary of the page in your own words. This is a good idea. However, because the rest of the page is my notes, not yours, you may also want to use that space for anything else you want to remember that wasn't in the pre-printed notes.

Use this space for summary and/or additional notes:

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