AP Physics 1/C: Mechanics: Equations to Memorize and Units (NOT DONE)

What do you get on the AP Physics C: Mechanics Exam?

1. You are allowed a calculator

2. You are allowed a ruler when doing the graphing FRQ

3. You are allowed a formula sheet BUT it does not include every formula you may need

Percent Error

Displacement

Average speed

Average velocity

Average acceleration

The derivative of Position with respect to time

The derivative of velocity with respect to time

Newtons First Law

If the NET force on a system is 0, the velocity of that system will remain constant. If at rest, it stays at rest, if in motion it continues to move at the same velocity

Newtons Second Law

Newtons Third Law

Center of mass formula of a nonuniform rod

Linear mass density

Centripetal Force

Velocity as it relates to circular motion

r is the radius

Gravitational Field Strength

Partial mass formula

m is mass, v is volume

Equilibrium Spring Constant for springs in series

k is the spring constants of each spring

Equilibrium Spring Constant for springs in parallel

k is the spring constants of each spring

Conservation of energy

Energy is never created or destroyed. ONLY TAKES DIFFERENT FORMS. E_initial=E_final

work done by friction

mu is friction, m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity and h is height.

Average force as it relates to linear momentum

Conservation of momentum

Momentum is always conserved. p_initial=p_final

Inelastic collisions

Momentum is conserved BUT kinetic energy is NOT

Elastic collisions

Both momentum and kinetic energy is conserved

Average Angular Velocity

Average angular acceleration

Conservation of Angular Momentum

Angular momentum is always conserved. L_initial=L_final

Mechanical Energy of a satellite

Escape speed