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AP PHYSICS 1

CRASH COURSE

By Amy Johnson, M.A.

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AP Physics 1 CRASH COURSE TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS BOOK

REAs AP Physics 1 Crash Course is the first book of its kind for the last-minute studier or any AP student who wants a quick refresher on the course. The Crash Course is based upon a careful analysis of the AP Physics 1 Course Description outline and available official AP test questions.

Written by an AP Physics 1 expert, our easy-to-read format gives students a crash course in the basic knowledge of physics, including theories and techniques, concepts, and general principles. The targeted review chapters prepare students for the exam by focusing only on the topics tested on the algebra-based AP Physics 1 exam.

Part One discusses the keys for success and shows you strategies to help you build your overall point score. Part Two is an overview of the content that will be covered on the exam, including Newtons laws of motion and force, circular motion, momentum, rotation, work, energy and power, electrostatics and simple circuits, and more.

Part Three gives you general AP test-taking strategies and teaches you how to master the multiple-choice and free-response sections of the exam. A chapter on laboratory analysis techniques is also included.

No matter how or when you prepare for the AP Physics 1 exam, REAs Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so youll be ready for the exam.

To check your test readiness for the AP Physics 1 exam, either before or after studying this Crash Course, take REAs FREE online practice exam. To access your practice exam, visit the online REA Study Center at www.rea.com/studycenter and follow the on-screen instructions. This true-to-format test features automatic scoring, detailed explanations of all answers, and diagnostic score reporting that will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses so youll be ready on exam day!

Good luck on your AP Physics 1 exam!

ABOUT OUR AUTHOR

Amy Johnson holds a B.A. in Physics Teaching from Brigham Young University and an M.A. in Physics Education from Smith College. She currently serves as the Director of Science Services for Massachusetts Mass Math + Science Initiative (MMSI). She has been teaching Physics for more than 10 years at both the high school and college levels.

As a teacher for Northampton (Mass.) High School, Ms. Johnson worked to expand the AP Physics program to include both AP Physics B and C. Apart from broadening the program, she also helped students achieve success in their physics education and preparation for college. Ms. Johnson has also taught Physics for Middle School Science Teachers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is the recipient of the Harold Grinspoon New Teacher of the Year Award, as well as the National Math and Science Initiative Science Teacher of the Year Award.

AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT

I would like to express my great appreciation to my husband, Aaron, for his love and support throughout this project, and for his willingness to stay up late into the night reading drafts. I would also like to offer my special thanks to all my readers, Jenny, Jessica, Charlie, Owen, Heather, and Heath, for their invaluable insight and tireless patience. Without your help I couldnt have finished this book! Thanks also to my family for their continual support of this effort your encouragement made all the difference.

ABOUT OUR TECHNICAL EDITOR

Meghan Bjork received her B.A. from Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, and her M.A in Teaching in Science Education from the University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. She has been teaching AP Physics, Honors Physics, and Earth Science for eight years.

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