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Physics uses simple yet elegant math to describe complex phenomena, from galaxies to biological systems. It's about understanding and predicting the universe's complexity based on simple ideas.

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

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 …

Explore high school physics topics including forces, motion, energy, electromagnetism, and light, from stars to subatomic particles.

Voltage and current are the cornerstone concepts in electricity. We will create our first mental models for these basic electrical quantities. We will also talk about power, which is what happens when voltage …

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

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

Learn about electricity, circuit theory, and introductory electronics. We also have sections that let you get down and dirty with household items, from building your own robot to videos where we disassemble …

Unit 1: Forces and Newton's laws of motion About this unit For our most up-to-date, mastery-enabled courses, check out High School Physics, AP Physics 1, and AP Physics 2!