Newton's Laws of Motion: First and Second Law
Jane Doe
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Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers forces and motion in AP Physics C: Mechanics. Key topics include Newton's Laws, force interactions, inertia, net force, action-reaction, circular motion, free body diagrams (FBDs), and friction (static and kinetic). It emphasizes problem-solving using FBDs, vector components, and calculus applications. Practice questions and exam tips are also provided.
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Question 1 of 12
A hockey puck slides on frictionless ice with constant velocity. According to Newton's First Law, what will happen to the puck's motion?
It will gradually slow down and stop
It will continue to move at the same constant velocity
It will accelerate
It will suddenly reverse direction