1
Kinematics
Position, velocity, and acceleration as derivatives and integrals, in one, two, and three dimensions. Vectors and scalars, motion graphs, reference frames, and projectile motion.
AP Physics C: Mechanics Units
All seven units of the calculus-based AP Physics C: Mechanics course framework, with approximate exam weighting and topic counts. The redesign folded gravitation into the dynamics and rotating-systems units rather than treating it separately, so the current framework runs from kinematics through oscillations in seven units. Approximate weightings are from the College Board Course and Exam Description; exact weightings vary year to year.
Total units
7
Total topics
41
Heaviest unit
Unit 2
Math basis
Calculus
2
Force and Translational Dynamics
Newton's three laws, systems and center of mass, free-body diagrams, gravitation, friction, springs, resistive forces, and circular motion.
3
Work, Energy, and Power
Translational kinetic energy, the work-energy theorem with variable forces, potential energy, conservation of energy, and power.
4
Linear Momentum
Momentum, impulse as the integral of force over time, conservation of linear momentum, and elastic and inelastic collisions.
5
Torque and Rotational Dynamics
Rotational kinematics, connecting linear and rotational motion, torque, rotational inertia, equilibrium, and Newton's second law in rotational form.
6
Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
Rotational kinetic energy, torque and work, angular momentum and angular impulse, conservation of angular momentum, rolling, and orbital motion.
7
Oscillations
Simple harmonic motion, frequency and period, energy of simple harmonic oscillators, and simple and physical pendulums.
All seven units are live with diagnostics, drills, lessons, and cumulative MCQ exams, using the same misconception-targeted method as the AP Physics 1 course on Mistake Master.