AP Physics 1

Advanced Placement Physics 1 covers the fundamentals of mechanics, waves, and electricity in preparation for college-level physics.

Kinematics: Describing MotionNewton's Laws of MotionEnergy and Work
Rotational Motion and TorqueWaves and Simple Harmonic MotionElectric Charge and Circuits
Physics in SportsHome Electricity SafetyEngineering and Building Structures
Mastering Free-Body DiagramsSolving Problems Step-by-Step
Kinematics: Describi...Newton's Laws of Mot...Energy and WorkRotational Motion an...Waves and Simple Har...Electric Charge and ...Physics in SportsHome Electricity Saf...Engineering and Buil...Mastering Free-Body ...Solving Problems Ste...
Practical Applications

Physics in Sports

How Physics Helps You Win

Every sport is a physics experiment in motion! From throwing a basketball to skateboarding, physics concepts like force, momentum, and energy are always at play.

  • Athletes use angular momentum for flips and spins.
  • Sprinters maximize acceleration and velocity.
  • Swimmers and cyclists reduce drag to move faster.

Understanding the physics behind sports can help you improve your performance and avoid injuries.

Examples

  • A soccer player bends the ball using angular momentum and force.

  • A skateboarder uses principles of energy conservation when going down a ramp.

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