Unit V - AP Physics 1

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AP Physics 1
Unit V - Torque and Rotational Dynamics

[15-20 class periods, 10-15% of exam]

AP Physics 1 - Table of Information and Equations (page 225)
- 3 Science Practices (page 3)
- 4 types of FRQ (page 187)
- Detailed Unit Guides (linked from TOC page 4)

PhysicsLAB resources - PhysicsLAB Table of Contents
- Curriculum Maps for AP Physics 1
- Summary of AP1 FRQ topics 2015-2024
- Curriculum Maps for AP Physics 2
- APB Review Sessions

Rotational Kinematics

Lesson - rotational kinematics – analogous equations
Practice - Rotational Kinematics Problems

Connecting Linear and Rotational Motion

Video Lesson - Flipping Physics: Acceleration of a Rotating Falling Wheel
Lesson - Rotational Kinematics – θ, ω, and α
Lesson - Rotary Motion
Random Number (practice) - Rotational/Angular Kinematics

Torque

Lesson - Torque - An Introduction
Lesson - Center of Mass
Video Lesson - Flipping Physics: Torque Introduction [translation vs rotation]
Video Lesson - Flipping Physics: Right Hand Rule for Torque
Worksheet - Moment Arms
NextTime - Rolling Spool

Rotational Inertia

NextTime - Rolling Cans
Lesson - Center of Mass and Rotational Inertia of a Collection of Discrete Masses
NextTime - Falling Sticks
Lab - Rotational Inertia
Lesson - A Chart of Common Moments of Inertia

Rotational Equilibrium and Newton’s First Law in Rotational Form

Lesson - Rotational Equilibrium
Worksheet - Torque: Rotational Equilbrium Problems
Lab - Mass of a Paper Clip
CP Workbook - Torque Beams

Newton’s Second Law in Rotational Form

Video Lesson - Flipping Physics: Introduction to the Rotational Form of Newton's Second Law
Lesson - Centripetal Acceleration and Angular Motion
Lesson - Rational Dynamics: Pulleys with Inertia [yoyo]
Lab - Moment of Inertia of a Bicycle Wheel
Lesson - Rotational Dynamics: Rolling Spheres/Cylinders
CP Workbook - Torque: Cams and Spools
Lesson - Rotational Dynamics: Pivoting Rods
Lesson - Hinged Board

Assorted FRQs

APC - hinged rod - 2008 C2
APC - pivoted rod - 2004 C3
APC - rotating pole - 2001 C3
APC - rotating disk - 1999 C3
APC - hoop and rod, cat - 1996 C3
APC - pivoted rod - 1993 C3
APC - rolling sphere, incline - 1974 C2
APC - block, hoop, incline - 1990 C2
APC - rolling sphere, incline, range - 1994 C2
APC - rolling cylinder, incline, kinematics - 1997 C3
APC - pulley w/inertia, system - 1985 C3
APC - pulley w/inertia, system - 1989 C2
APC - pulley system, slipping block - 1998 C3
APC - pulleys w/inertia, systems - 2003 C3
APC - pulleys w/inertia, falling mass acceleration, graph - 2004 C2

Recommended External Resources

CollegeBoard - AP Physics 1 Course Page

CollegeBoard pdf for AP Physics 1 - Course and Exam Description

Davidson College has an assortment of free physlets divided into semester one and semester two

Flipping Physics - Listing of all AP Physics 1 Videos

Institute of Physics (IOP) - IOP Spark Search Engine for Topics

Institute of Physics (TAP) - IOP Spark Table of Contents for Developed Teaching Topics

Khan Academy - AP/College Physics 1 (TOC in sidebar)

FSU Java Tutorials - Molecular Expressions choose Science, Optics & You then Tutorials

Html5 Physics animations - C.K.Ng's Webpage

PhET has an assortment of free HTML5 motion simulations

Pivot Interactives has an extensive collection of physics videoes and examination tools which require a fee to access

Tipler Ranking Tasks - available on Amazon [Other Used and New]

TwuPhysics - Physics Lessons/Tutorials

Zonalandeducation - Edward A. Zobel

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