AP Physics 1 Slopes and Areas Review

These flashcards provide key concepts related to slopes and areas in various physics graphs, which are essential for AP Physics 1.

Starting Point

The y-intercept in a position vs. time graph.

Velocity

The slope in a position vs. time graph.

Initial Velocity

The y-intercept in a velocity vs. time graph.

Acceleration

The slope in a velocity vs. time graph.

Change in Position (Distance/Displacement)

The area under the line in a velocity vs. time graph.

Change in Velocity

The area under the line in an acceleration vs. time graph.

Work or Change in Energy

The area under the line in a Force vs. distance graph.

Spring Constant

The slope in a Force vs. distance stretched graph for a spring.

Impulse/Change in Momentum

The area under the line in a Force vs. time graph during a collision.

Density

The slope of the line in a mass vs. volume graph.

Angular Velocity

The slope in an angular position (θ) vs. time graph.

Angular Acceleration

The slope in an angular velocity (ω) vs. time graph.

Change in Angular Velocity

The area under the line in an angular acceleration (α) vs. time graph.

Angular Impulse

The area under the graph in a torque vs. time graph.

Angular Work or Change in Angular Energy

The area in a torque vs. angular distance graph.

Fnet= m*a

The formula to use when an FRQ says “Begin with Newton’s 2nd Law.”

Tnet=I*alpha

The formula to use when an FRQ says “Begin with Newton’s 2nd Law of Rotation.”

Einitial=Efinal

The first thing to write when an FRQ says “Using conservation of energy, solve for….”