Preview Cracking the AP Physics 1 Exam 2020, Premium Edition 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review by Princeton Review (Firm) (2019) Preview Cracking the AP Physics 1 Exam 2020, Premium Edition 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review by Princeton Review (Firm) (2019) Preview Cracking the AP Physics 1 Exam 2020, Premium Edition 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review by Princeton Review (Firm) (2019) Preview Cracking the AP Physics 1 Exam 2020, Premium Edition 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review by Princeton Review (Firm) (2019) Preview Cracking the AP Physics 1 Exam 2020, Premium Edition 5 Practice Tests + Complete Content Review by Princeton Review (Firm) (2019)
Editorial Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief David Soto, Director of Content Development Stephen Koch, Survey Manager Deborah Weber, Director of Production Gabriel Berlin, Production Design Manager Selena Coppock, Managing Editor Aaron Riccio, Senior Editor Meave Shelton, Senior Editor Chris Chimera, Editor Sarah Litt, Editor Orion McBean, Editor Brian Saladino, Editor Eleanor Green, Editorial Assistant Penguin Random House Publishing Team Tom Russell, VP, Publisher Alison Stoltzfus, Publishing Director Amanda Yee, Associate Managing Editor Ellen Reed, Production Manager Suzanne Lee, Designer The Princeton Review 110 East 42nd St., 7th Floor New York, NY 10017 Email: editorialsupport@review.com Copyright © 2019 by TPR Education IP Holdings, LLC All rights reserved Published in the United States by Penguin Random House LLC, New York, and in Canada by Random House of Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Ltd., Toronto Terms of Service: The Princeton Review Online Companion Tools (“Student Tools”) for retail books are available for only the two most recent editions of that book Student Tools may be activated only once per eligible book purchased for a total of 24 months of access Activation of Student Tools more than once per book is in direct violation of these Terms of Service and may result in discontinuation of access to Student Tools Services Trade Paperback ISBN 9780525568292 Ebook ISBN 9780525568674 The Princeton Review is not affiliated with Princeton University AP is a trademark registered and owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product Editor: Selena Coppock Production Editors: Liz Dacey and Kathy Carter Production Artist: Deborah A Weber Content Contributor: Nick Owen Cover art by Horizon International Images Limited / Alamy Stock Photo Cover design by Suzanne Lee v5.4 a Acknowledgments Special thanks to Scott Sennello, for his work on the 2020 Edition of this book Additionally, the staff of The Princeton Review would like to thank Deborah Weber, Liz Dacey, and Kathy Carter for their time and attention to each page Contents Cover Title Page Copyright Acknowledgments Get More (Free) Content Part I: Using This Book to Improve Your AP Score Preview: Your Knowledge, Your Expectations Your Guide to Using This Book How to Begin Part II: Practice Test Practice Test Practice Test 1: Answers and Explanations Part III: About the AP Physics Exam The Structure of the AP Physics Exam A Quick Word About Equations How AP Exams Are Used Other Resources Designing Your Study Plan Part IV: Test-Taking Strategies for the AP Physics Exam How to Approach Multiple-Choice Questions How to Approach Free-Response Questions Part V: Content Review for the AP Physics Exam Vectors Definition Scalar Multiplication Vector Subtraction Two-Dimensional Vectors Vector Operations Using Components Magnitude of a Vector Direction of a Vector Chapter Review Questions Summary Kinematics Position Displacement Looking at Distance-Versus-Time Graphs Speed and Velocity Acceleration Uniformly Accelerated Motion and the Big Five Additional Kinematic Graphical Aspects Qualitative Graphing Free Fall Projectile Motion Chapter Review Questions Summary Newton’s Laws Introduction to Forces Newton’s First Law Newton’s Second Law Newton’s Third Law Newton’s Laws: A Summary Weight Normal Force An Overall Strategy Friction Pulleys Inclined Planes Chapter Review Questions Summary Work, Energy, and Power Energy: An Overview Work Work at an Angle Work Done by a Variable Force Kinetic Energy The Work–Energy Theorem Potential Energy Conservation of Mechanical Energy Conservation of Energy with Nonconservative Forces Power Chapter Review Questions Summary Linear Momentum Introduction to Momentum What Is Momentum? Impulse Conservation of Linear Momentum Collisions Chapter Review Questions Summary Uniform Circular Motion, Newton’s Law of Gravitation, and Rotational Motion Uniform Circular Motion Newton’s Law of Gravitation Banking Rotational Motion Center of Mass Torque Equilibrium Rotational Inertia Angular Momentum Chapter Review Questions Summary Oscillations Simple Harmonic Motion The Spring-Block Oscillator: Vertical Motion Pendulums Chapter Review Questions Summary 10 Waves Transverse Traveling Waves Wave Speed on a Stretched String Superposition of Waves Standing Waves Sound Waves Resonance for Sound Waves The Doppler Effect Chapter 10 Review Questions Summary 11 Electric Forces and Fields Electric Charge Coulomb’s Law The Electric Field Chapter 11 Review Questions Summary 12 Direct Current Circuits Electric Current Resistance Voltage Electric Circuits Circuit Analysis Chapter 12 Review Questions Summary Key Terms and Concepts for AP Physics 13 Answers and Explanations to the Chapter Review Questions Part VI: Additional Practice Tests Practice Test Practice Test 2: Answers and Explanations Practice Test Practice Test 3: Answers and Explanations Practice Test Practice Test 4: Answers and Explanations Go to PrincetonReview.com/cracking and enter the following ISBN for your book: 9780525568674 Answer a few simple questions to set up an exclusive Princeton Review account (If you already have one, you can just log in.) Enjoy access to your FREE content! Need to report a potential content issue? Contact EditorialSupport@review.com and include: full title of the book ISBN page number Need to report a technical issue? Contact TPRStudentTech@review.com and provide: your full name email address used to register the book full book title and ISBN Operating system (Mac/PC) and browser (Firefox, Safari, etc.) Once you’ve registered, you can… Get our take on the upcoming changes to the organization of content within the AP Physics Course and get any late-breaking information about that Access your fifth AP Physics practice test (there are right here in your book and online), plus an answer key and complete answers and explanations Access comprehensive study guides and a variety of printable resources, including bubble sheets for the practice tests in the book as well as important equations and formulas Take a full-length practice SAT and ACT Get valuable advice about the college application process, including tips for writing a great essay and where to apply for financial aid If you’re still choosing between colleges, use our searchable rankings of The Best 385 Colleges to find out more information about your dream school Check to see if there have been any corrections or updates to this edition Look For These Icons Throughout The Book PREMIUM STUDENT TOOLS ONLINE ARTICLES PROVEN TECHNIQUES APPLIED STRATEGIES OTHER REFERENCES STUDY BREAK ... Test Practice Test 1: Answers and Explanations Part III: About the AP Physics Exam The Structure of the AP Physics Exam A Quick Word About Equations How AP Exams Are Used Other Resources Designing... Analysis Chapter 12 Review Questions Summary Key Terms and Concepts for AP Physics 13 Answers and Explanations to the Chapter Review Questions Part VI: Additional Practice Tests Practice Test Practice. .. Sound Waves The Doppler Effect Chapter 10 Review Questions Summary 11 Electric Forces and Fields Electric Charge Coulomb’s Law The Electric Field Chapter 11 Review Questions Summary 12 Direct Current