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Physics C: Mechanics
1. Foundations / Introduction / Measurement
2. Introduction to Vectors
3. Unit 1: Kinematics (14-20%)
3.1.
Basic Concepts of Kinematics (Average Displacement, Velocity, and Acceleration)
3.2.
One-Dimensional Kinematic Equations (Constant Acceleration)
3.3.
Differentiation and Integration Relating Position, Velocity, and Acceleration (1D)
3.4.
Free Fall
3.5.
Kinematic Graphs
3.6.
Relative Velocity
3.7.
Two-Dimensional Kinematics (Calculus-Based)
3.8.
Projectile Motion
4. Unit 2: Newton's Laws of Motion (17-23%)
4.1.
Free Body Diagrams
4.2.
Newton's Laws of Motion
4.3.
Normal Force
4.4.
Friction
4.5.
Resistive Force and Terminal Velocity
4.6.
Uniform Circular Motion
4.7.
Non-Uniform Circular Motion
4.8.
Centripetal Acceleration and Centripetal Force
4.9.
Banked Roads
4.10.
Tension
4.11.
Spring Force
4.12.
Inclined Surfaces
4.13.
Propulsion
5. Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power (14-17%)
6. Unit 4: Systems of Particles and Linear Momentum (14-17%)
7. Unit 5: Rotation (14-20%)
8. Unit 6: Oscillations (6-14%)
9. Unit 7: Gravitation (6-14%)
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