AP Mechanics Equations to Memorize

Equations that you will need to use on the AP Physics C Mechanics exam that are not on the equation sheet provided during the exam.

How is SHM modelled? (hint: how are acceleration and displacement related.)

acceleration is opposite in direction to displacement.

How to rewrite expression for Linear Mass Density

How to rewrite expression for Area Mass Density

How to rewrite expression for Volume Mass Density

The escape velocity of a satellite that allows it to escape its orbit:

The satellite velocity and the period of orbit are related by:

This expression is on the ES as the angular frequency.

The period of an orbit and Kepler’s Third Law:

In oscillation, the rotational velocity, w, equals:

w= square root of k/m

The acceleration due to gravity on a planet equals: