AP Physics 1 Formula Sheet
This AP Physics 1 formula sheet sets out the equations on the College Board’s AP Physics 1 Exam Reference Information (2025), grouped by topic. You get this physics 1 formula sheet in the AP physics exam, so the aim is to know it well enough to find each equation fast.
- 37 formulas
- 4 sections
- Checked 21 October 2026
Kinematics, forces and gravitation
Linear motion and forces from the Mechanics and Fluids table.
- Velocity
- Position
- Velocity squared
- Centre of mass
- Newton's second law (system)
- Gravitational force
- Friction
- Spring force
- Centripetal acceleration
Energy, power and momentum
Work, energy, impulse and momentum.
- Kinetic energy
- Work
- Work–energy
- Spring potential energy
- Gravitational potential energy
- Power
- Momentum
- Net force and momentum
- Impulse
- Velocity of centre of mass
Rotation
Rotational kinematics, torque and angular momentum.
- Angular velocity
- Angular position
- Angular velocity squared
- Linear and angular
- Torque
- Rotational inertia
- Angular acceleration
- Rotational kinetic energy and work
- Angular momentum
- Rolling
Oscillations and fluids
Simple harmonic motion and fluids.
- Period
- Spring and pendulum
- Simple harmonic motion
- Density and pressure
- Pressure at depth
- Buoyant force
- Continuity
- Bernoulli's equation
Based on the College Board AP Physics 1 Exam Reference Information (© 2025 College Board) (official source), checked 21 October 2026. Always check the formula list printed in your own exam paper.
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