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ABOUT THIS BOOK
REA’s 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 Newton’s 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, REA’s Crash Course will show you how to study efficiently and strategically, so you’ll 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 REA’s 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 you’ll be ready on exam day!
Good luck on your AP Physics 1 exam!