AP Physics 1

Advanced Placement Physics 1 covers the fundamentals of mechanics, waves, and electricity in preparation for college-level physics.

KinematicsNewton's Laws of MotionWaves and Sound
Rotational MotionElectric CircuitsConservation Laws
Physics of SportsEveryday CircuitsSound in Technology
Mastering Multiple-ChoiceSolving Free-Response Problems
KinematicsNewton's Laws of Mot...Waves and SoundRotational MotionElectric CircuitsConservation LawsPhysics of SportsEveryday CircuitsSound in TechnologyMastering Multiple-C...Solving Free-Respons...
Practical Applications

Everyday Circuits

Powering Your World

Electric circuits are behind almost everything you use daily. Understanding how they work can help you fix gadgets, design new ones, and make your home safer and more efficient.

At Home and Beyond

  • Lighting: Switches and dimmers adjust the flow of electricity.
  • Appliances: From fridges to game consoles, all use circuits.
  • Safety: Circuit breakers protect your home from overloads.

Knowing basic circuit principles is a real-life superpower!

Examples

  • You fix a broken flashlight by checking its battery and bulb.

  • You install a new light fixture by connecting wires in a simple circuit.

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