Course Details
AP Physics 1 Tutoring: Get a 5 with Expert 1:1 Online Sessions
Grade Level: High School (Grades 10-12)
Course Duration: Full Academic Year
Refresh Kid’s AP Physics 1 live tutoring is designed for high school students who want to improve their understanding of physics topics and get ready for the AP exam. This course covers important concepts like motion, forces, energy, and circuits.
Our tutoring sessions focus on simplifying complex topics and helping students feel more confident with problem-solving.
What You’ll Learn in Our AP Physics 1 Course:
Our course follows the College Board’s AP Physics 1 curriculum and covers:
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Motion and Kinematics: Learn how objects move, including speed, velocity, and acceleration.
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Forces and Dynamics: Understand the forces that cause objects to move or remain at rest.
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Work, Energy, and Power: Study how energy is transferred and used in different systems.
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Momentum and Collisions: Learn how objects interact during collisions and how momentum is conserved.
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Rotational Motion: Explore the movement of objects in circular paths and the forces involved.
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Electric Circuits: Understand the basics of circuits, including voltage, current, resistance, and circuit diagrams.
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Simple Harmonic Motion and Waves: Study the movement of waves and oscillations in physical systems.
Why Choose Refresh Kid’s AP Physics 1 Tutoring?
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Experienced Tutors: Our tutors have years of experience helping students understand physics concepts.
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Personalized Learning: Sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each student, whether they need a review of basic topics or extra practice with more challenging material.
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Affordable Pricing: We offer quality instruction at an affordable cost with flexible monthly pricing plans.
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Curriculum Alignment: Our course follows the US curriculum and prepares students for the AP exam and future physics courses.
Tutoring Options to Suit Your Needs:
We offer different tutoring formats to make learning physics easier:
1:1 Non-Local Teacher:
Personalized sessions that focus on your individual needs.
Group with US Teacher:
Learn in a group setting with a local teacher, perfect for students who enjoy interactive learning.
1:1 with US Teacher:
Ideal for students who need more focused help and are preparing for the upcoming AP exam.
Practice with Real AP Physics 1 Questions:
Students will get plenty of practice with real AP exam questions, mock tests, and worksheets that cover all major topics. These practice sessions help students become familiar with the format of the AP exam and feel more prepared on test day.
What You’ll Gain from This Course:
By the end of this course, students will be ready to handle challenging physics problems, complete their AP exam confidently, and be prepared for future physics courses in college.
Join Refresh Kid and unlock your child's full potential in AP Physics 1.
With our expert guidance and comprehensive approach, a 5 on the AP exam is within reach.
Plans & Pricing
Topics Covered
AP Physics 1
A. Kinematics (Motion)
1 Scalars vs Vectors
2 Distance, displacement, speed, velocity
3 Acceleration: concept and calculation
4 Motion diagrams and graphical analysis
5 Interpreting position vs time graphs
6 Interpreting velocity vs time graphs
7 Free fall: motion under gravity
8 Solving kinematic equations for constant acceleration
B. Dynamics: Forces and Newton's Laws
1 Introduction to force and types of forces (gravitational, normal, frictional, tension)
2 Newton’s First Law (Inertia)
3 Newton’s Second Law (F = ma)
4 Newton’s Third Law (Action-Reaction Pairs)
5 Free-body diagrams
6 Solving problems with multiple forces (net force, equilibrium)
7 Friction: static and kinetic
8 Tension and normal force problems
9 Applications: elevators, pulleys, inclined planes
C. Circular Motion and Gravitation
1 Uniform circular motion concepts (velocity, centripetal acceleration)
2 Centripetal force and solving circular motion problems
3 Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation
4 Orbital motion of planets and satellites
5 Banking of curves and friction in circular motion
D. Energy: Work, Energy, and Power
1 Work done by a constant force
2 Kinetic energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
3 Gravitational potential energy
4 Elastic potential energy (springs)
5 Conservation of mechanical energy
6 Power: definition and calculation
7 Solving energy conservation problems
E. Momentum and Impulse
1 Linear momentum and its calculation
2 Impulse-momentum theorem
3 Conservation of momentum
4 Elastic collisions (kinetic energy conserved)
5 Inelastic collisions (kinetic energy not conserved)
6 Center of mass basics
7 Applications of momentum conservation (explosions, collisions)
F. Simple Harmonic Motion (Oscillations)
1 Introduction to oscillatory motion
2 Hooke’s Law and force in springs
3 Period and frequency of mass-spring systems
4 Energy transformations in simple harmonic motion
5 Pendulums and simple harmonic motion approximation
G. Torque and Rotational Motion
1 Introduction to rotational motion
2 Torque: definition and calculation
3 Rotational analogs of Newton’s laws
4 Moment of inertia basics (no complex calculus needed)
5 Rotational kinetic energy
6 Angular momentum and conservation principles
7 Applications: levers, seesaws, and rotational dynamics
H. Mechanical Waves and Sound
1 Characteristics of waves: amplitude, wavelength, frequency, speed
2 Types of waves: transverse vs longitudinal
3 Sound waves: properties and speed in different media
4 Wave behavior: reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference
5 Standing waves in strings and open/closed tubes
6 Doppler effect basics
I. Electric Charge and Electrostatics
1 Electric charge: positive, negative, and conservation
2 Coulomb’s Law (force between point charges)
3 Electric fields: representation and calculation
4 Force on a charge in an electric field
5 Electric potential energy and potential difference (basic intro)
6 Basic applications: parallel plates, charged spheres
