AP Physics 1 Class Notes

This is a set of class notes for AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based. This hardcopy is provided so that you can fully participate in class discussions without having to worry about writing everything down. For AP Physics 1, we are using the textbook Physics Fundamentals, by Vincent P. Coletta (Physics Curriculum & Instruction, Inc., 2010). These notes are meant to complement the textbook discussion of the same topics. In some cases, the notes and the textbook differ in method or presentation, but the physics is the same. There may be errors and/or omissions in the textbook. There are certainly errors and omissions in these notes, despite my best efforts to make them clear, correct, and complete. As we discuss topics in class, you will almost certainly want to add your own notes to these. If you have purchased this copy, you are encouraged to write directly in it, just as you would write in your own notebook. However, if this copy was issued to you by the school and you intend to return it at the end of the year, you will need to write your supplemental notes on separate paper. If you do this, be sure to write down page numbers in your notes, to make cross- referencing easier. You should bring these notes to class every day, because lectures and discussions will follow these notes, which will be projected onto the SMART board.