1. AP MC Problems
A how to guide.

2. 1) Identify what category the problem belongs to.
Forces:
Newton’s 1st Law ( 𝐹 𝑛𝑒𝑡 = 0)
Newton’s 2nd Law ( 𝐹 𝑛𝑒𝑡 =ma)
Newton’s 3rd Law (interaction between 2 objects)
Energy:
Work, KE
Forces & PE
∆𝐸=0
Power
Kinematics:
1-D motion
2-D motion, projectile
Com & Momentum:
Center of Mass
Impulse & Momentum
∆ 𝑃 =0
Rotation:
UCM
𝜏 =0 ; 𝜏=𝐼𝛼
Rotational kinematics
Δ𝐿=0
Oscillation & Gravitation:
SHM
Mass on Spring
Pendulum
Gravitation Force & Potential
Orbits (speed & energy)

3. 2) Find the equations on your equation sheet.
3) Identify what is given to you.
4) Identify what is being asked of you.
5) Write down the equation & solve.