Free AP Physics C lesson

Kinematic Equation Derivations

This AP Physics C: Mechanics lesson is designed for AP Physics C self-study. It includes 2 video lessons, 2 practice questions, and an estimated completion time of 10 minutes.

Video lessons

  1. Deriving Kinematics Equations Using Graphs (Velocity vs. Time)

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  2. Deriving Kinematics Equations Using Calculus

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Practice covered

  1. The derivations of the three standard kinematic equations are only valid if which condition is met?
  2. In the calculus-based derivation, which physical quantity is integrated with respect to time to obtain the displacement?
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