AP Physics
1 & 2.
The ultimate foundation for engineering and the natural sciences. Master Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetism without relying on formula sheets.
The Framework
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Calculus-Ready Intuition: Though AP Physics 1 & 2 are algebra-based, we teach the calculus intuition behind the concepts to make complex topics (like rotational inertia) effortless.
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FRQ Exact Phrasing: We meticulously train students for the "Paragraph-Length Response" and "Experimental Design" questions that decide the top 5% of scorers.
Conquering the 5-Rate Barrier
AP Physics 1 notoriously has one of the lowest "5" rates of any Advanced Placement exam (often hovering around 8%). This is because high schools teach it by having students memorize the reference table.
The College Board doesn't test your ability to plug numbers into an equation. They test your ability to model a physical system. If a mass is doubled, or a slope angle is halved, you must be able to analytically predict the outcome without a calculator. That requires First Principles understanding.
The EduGlobal Difference
MethodologyStandard High School
Students look at a word problem, hunt for an equation on the formula sheet that has matching variables, and blindly plug in numbers.
Free-Body Architecture
We teach students to draw flawless free-body diagrams and energy bar charts first. The diagram automatically generates the correct equation, preventing fatal errors.
Official College Board Syllabus Map
Our syllabus is meticulously aligned with the updated AP Physics 1 and 2 curriculum, ensuring absolute readiness for the newly restructured May exams.
AP Physics 1: Mechanics & Fluids
Kinematics, Dynamics, & Circular Motion
1D and 2D motion. Newton's laws of motion, friction, and non-inertial frames. Unpacking universal gravitation and planetary orbits.
Energy & Momentum
Work-energy theorem, conservation of mechanical energy. Mastering elastic, inelastic, and perfectly inelastic collisions in 2D space.
Rotation, SHM, & Fluids
Torque, moment of inertia, and rolling without slipping. Simple Harmonic Motion (springs/pendulums). New: Density, buoyancy, and Bernoulli’s equation.
AP Physics 2: E&M and Modern Physics
Thermodynamics & Electrostatics
Kinetic theory, PV diagrams, and Carnot engines. Electric force, field mapping, and electric potential (Voltage).
Circuits & Electromagnetism
Kirchhoff’s loops with RC circuits. Magnetic fields, Lorentz force, and Faraday’s law of electromagnetic induction.
Optics & Quantum Physics
Geometric optics (lenses/mirrors) and physical optics (interference). Photoelectric effect, wave-particle duality, Bohr models, and nuclear decay.
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