The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition is a guided review through all ten units of classical mechanics. Areas of focus include kinematics, motion, energy, momentum, electricity and sound. Plus, a thorough review of essential math skills and graphing analysis through practical examples! Make sure to subscribe wherever you get podcasts, download the accompanying study guides for extra practice, and follow along on social media for the question of the day and course updates!
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The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Trailer
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition is a guided review through all ten units of classical mechanics.
EPISODE 1
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Season 1 Introduction & Exam Overview
We are using the wide-angle lens to see the scope of content covered in the Physics 1 course.
EPISODE 2
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Parent Functions & Physics Problem Solving Mindset
Motion can be described in three main ways: algebraically, graphically, and narratively.
EPISODE 3
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - 1-D Motion Basics - Displacement / Velocity / Acceleration
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition is a guided review through all ten units of classical mechanics.
EPISODE 4
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - 1-D Kinematics - Graphical Representations
Episode 4 recaps constant velocity and uniformly accelerated motion by taking a peek at position vs time
EPISODE 5
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Kinematic Equations and Problem Solving
Episode 5 introduces the three kinematic equations and shares advice on the best way to use them.
Episode 6
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Objects in Freefall
Objects that are in free fall are objects moving in one dimension, just doing so vertically.
Episode 7
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Math Break - Trigonometric Functions
Whether it is how far, how tall, or at what angle, knowing how to apply right angle trigonometry can help you to answer these questions.
Episode 8
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - 2-D Kinematics - Vector Addition and Resolving Components
Not everything moves in a perfectly straight line. Some things zig and then zag.
Episode 9
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - 2-D Kinematics - Projectile Motion Problems
It’s a long fly ball to center field… in this episode, we take a look at projectiles.
Episode 10
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Dynamics - Newton’s Laws and Solving Force Problems
Forces are introduced and the variety of forces are explained.
Episode 11
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Uniform Circular Motion - Horizontal and Vertical Loops
Newton did such a good job with his laws of motion, that they still work even when objects move in circles.
Episode 12
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Gravitation - Gravitational Fields, Orbital Period, and Orbital Velocity
Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation is introduced, and a new way to determine your weight is discussed.
Episode 13
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Energy and Work
Episode 13 explains why the law of conservation of energy is better stated as “the total mechanical energy of a system is conserved unless net external work is applied to the system.”
Episode 14
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Springs and Hooke's Law
We hope you don’t recoil when listening to Episode 14. It begins with discussing the common spring scale.
Episode 15
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Mechanical Energy Types and Conservation of Energy
Enjoy your roller coaster ride in Episode 15! Roller coasters are excellent examples of the law of conservation of energy in action.
Episode 16
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Momentum, Collisions, and Graphs Associated
BLUE 42! HUT! HIKE! Football players know a lot about momentum, and so do students of physics. We look at the momentum of a linebacker and a quarterback throughout a play.
Episode 17
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Momentum - Impulse and Graphs
Ahoy! In this episode we take a look at the change in momentum for a vehicle made by a crazy physics teacher.
Episode 18
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Momentum - Reading and Using Graphed Data
Episode 18 focuses on how to utilize graphs associated with momentum and impulse through three examples.
Episode 19
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Momentum - Center of Mass
Episode 19 explores the concept of center of mass, and specifically how the momentum of the center of mass is affected during collisions of the objects in the system.
Episode 20
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Simple Harmonic Motion - Simple Pendula
In Episode 20, we are hanging around with a simple pendulum, and discussing just what makes a clock tick.
Episode 21
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Simple Harmonic Motion - The Conical Pendulum
The conical pendulum can be a tough topic. Mainly because it relies heavily on numerous past topics. In this episode we start by looking at the forces acting on the pendulum.
Episode 22
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Simple Harmonic Motion - Oscillating Springs
How do astronauts weigh themselves in space? The answer to that question and more are in Episode 22.
Episode 23
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Rotational Motion - Radians and Rotational Quantities
It's time to practice that golf swing in Episode 23! In order to keep track of objects as they rotate, physicists and mathematicians have created a unit known as a radian.
Episode 24
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Rotational Motion - Kinematics
In Episode 24 we are headed to a carnival to hop on rides that will have your head spinning and your stomach doing flips.
Episode 25
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Rotational Motion - Moment of Inertia and Torque
What makes an object easy or difficult to rotate? Rotational inertia is a quantity that describes an object’s tendency to maintain its rotational motion about an axis.
Episode 26
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Rotational Motion - Energy
Episode 26 focuses on the energy associated with rotating objects. It's important to distinguish between translational motion and rotational motion.
Episode 27
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Rotational Motion - Momentum
Angular momentum is conserved for systems of objects that are rotating. This is true for figure skaters and students on wheel chairs.
Episode 28
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Dynamics - Identifying 3rd Law Pairs
Newton’s 3rd Law is easy to say, but tough to apply. The problem is usually that many people know the catchy phrase, but don’t actually know the meaning of the words in the phrase.
Episode 29
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Dynamics - Systems
Join Ryan on a daredevil stunt with a bike, go-cart, and skateboard in Episode 29.
Episode 30
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Testing Tips #1 - What's Worth Memorizing?
One of the best strategies for preparing for the Physics 1 exam is knowing what you do not need to memorize.
Episode 31
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Testing Tips #2 - Multiple Choice
On average, you will have 1.8 minutes for each multiple choice question. Episode 31 outlines the best strategies for finding the right answer!
Episode 32
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Testing Tips #3 - FRQs
You will have 90 minutes to answer 5 free-response questions. Easiest strategy to implement is to grab the low hanging fruit.
Episode 33
The APsolute RecAP: Physics 1 Edition - Testing Tips #4 - Experimental Design FRQ
You will have 25 minutes to answer a single experimental design question worth 12 points in the FRQ portion of the AP Physics 1 exam.