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Further reading: Hardest concepts in AP Physics C

AP Physics 1 · 2 · C

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Master any AP Physics course: from algebra-based Physics 1 and 2 to calculus-based Physics C Mechanics and Electricity & Magnetism. Rigorous preparation for a 5.

Our Approach

How We Help You Score a 5

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Course-Specific Prep

We tailor preparation to your exact AP Physics course. Physics 1 and C: Mechanics share topics but differ hugely in approach.

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Calculus Integration (Physics C)

For Physics C students, we ensure your calculus skills are strong enough to support the physics. We fill gaps where needed.

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FRQ Communication

AP Physics FRQs require clear written explanations. We train you to write physics arguments that earn full marks.

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Lab-Based Reasoning

AP Physics exams include experimental design questions. We practise designing experiments, analysing data, and drawing conclusions.

AP Physics 1 · 2 · C Syllabus

What You'll Learn

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Mechanics

Kinematics, Newton's laws, work-energy theorem, momentum, rotational motion, and gravitation. Core of Physics 1 and C: Mechanics.

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Waves & Sound

Simple harmonic motion, wave properties, standing waves, sound, and interference. Key topic in Physics 1.

Electricity

Coulomb's law, electric fields and potential, circuits, capacitors, and RC circuits. Core of Physics 2 and C: E&M.

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Magnetism

Magnetic fields, Biot-Savart law, Ampere's law, Faraday's law, and inductance. Advanced C: E&M content.

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Thermodynamics & Fluids

Ideal gas law, thermodynamic processes, fluid statics and dynamics. Physics 2 content.

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Modern Physics

Atomic structure, photoelectric effect, nuclear physics, and quantum phenomena. Physics 2 content.

How exams differ

AP Physics Exam Formats

Each AP Physics course has its own exam. We prepare you specifically for the exam you are sitting.

Tracks we prep

AP Physics 1 · 2 · C (Mechanics & E&M)

Algebra vs calculus

1 & 2: algebra-based · C: calculus-based

Typical aim

FRQ communication + lab-style reasoning to 5-level bar

Equation sheets

Provided on exam — fluency still wins

Physics 1 & Physics 2

National algebra-based courses — broader coverage, more writing and design prompts than Physics C.

Section I

50 multiple-choice · 1 hour 30 minutes

Section II

5 free-response · 1 hour 30 minutes (includes experimental design)

On the exam

  • FRQs often ask for paragraph reasoning, quantitative justification, and experiment critique — not plug-and-chug only.
  • Science Practices (modelling, data, argument) are examined explicitly alongside content objectives.
  • Physics 2 adds fluids, thermodynamics, optics, and modern topics at greater depth than Physics 1.

With us: We match practice to the exact course you sit, with FRQ templates and design questions so exam-day stems feel familiar.

Physics C — Mechanics & E&M

Separate 90-minute exams; calculus is assumed throughout derivations and setting up integrals.

Section I (each)

35 multiple-choice · 45 minutes

Section II (each)

3 free-response · 45 minutes

On the exam

  • Mechanics and E&M are distinct exams — we do not blend prep unless you are sitting both on the same administration.
  • FRQs reward clean calculus setup: limits of integration, signs, and physical interpretation of results.
  • Strong performance usually pairs fluent derivatives/integrals with rapid diagram-first reasoning.

With us: For C students we shore up the calculus–physics interface first, then run timed sets that mirror the 45 / 45 split so pacing stays automatic.

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