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Welcome to AP®︎/College Physics 1! In AP Physics 1, you'll learn algebra-based classical mechanics. To make sure you’re prepared with the fundamentals, we recommend completing high school …

Welcome to high school physics! Explore the behavior of the universe including forces and motion, energy, electromagnetism, and light. Explain phenomena from the grand scale of stars and planets …

Let's think about what physics is and what topics are covered in an introductory physics course.

Physics is built on a foundation of math and it seeks to explain all phenomena in the universe. It forms the basis for other sciences like chemistry and biology. Physics uses simple yet elegant math to …

Welcome to AP®︎/College Physics 2! In AP Physics 2, you'll learn about thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. To make sure you’re prepared with the fundamentals, we …

Aug 18, 2025 · Explore Khan Academy’s updated AP Physics 1 and NGSS-aligned Middle School Physics courses, featuring new videos, interactive practice, and hands-on activities to support …

Let's solve some problems to better understand the behavior of forces that act on objects, and their effects on motion. In the process, we will clear some common misconceptions.

Learn physics using videos, articles, and NGSS-aligned practice exercises. Explore the fundamentals of motion and forces, non-contact interactions, energy, and waves.

Forces arise from interactions between two objects or systems of objects. Use free body diagrams and motion models from Unit 1 to analyze the effects of forces on systems. Translate between different …