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AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based
Free study guide.

Mechanics, energy, momentum, rotation, waves. Algebra-based.

Units
8
Lessons
43
Study time
7.4 hrs
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Exam format: 40 multiple-choice questions and 4 free-response questions, 3 hours total

What you'll get

Built for how you actually study

Every lesson has a clear concept overview, a worked example, common mistakes, and AP-realistic practice. Read it. Listen to it. Try it.

Listen as you read

Every lesson narrated. Built for screen readers, with a one-tap Listen button for any block.

Diagrams, not just words

Concept overviews, flow diagrams, worked examples — designed for visual + auditory learners.

AP-realistic practice

8 MCQs per lesson + full mock exams. Hidden until you reveal. Track your accuracy over time.

Course outline

8 units · 43 lessons

Click any unit to see its lessons. Unit weights show how much of the AP exam tests each unit.

Exam mode

Two ways to prepare for exam day

Crash Course

5-10 minute summaries per unit + a whole-course cram sheet. Built for the night before.

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Mock Exam

Full AP-realistic practice exam with timed MCQs + FRQs. Get a predicted score.

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FAQ

Common questions

Is this course really free?
Yes — every lesson, every MCQ, every mock exam is free. No premium tier, no ads, no selling student data. AP CED is published by College Board; our adaptation and lessons are licensed CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
Is this aligned to the current College Board CED?
Yes. This course follows the 2024-25 College Board CED. View the official CED → Every lesson maps to a specific Essential Knowledge topic.
How long does it take to finish this course?
With 43 lessons averaging about 10 minutes each, the full course is roughly 7.4 hours of study. Most students spread it across the semester. For exam-week review, use the Crash Course instead.
What if I can't see well, or use a screen reader?
Every lesson is built screen-reader friendly with proper headings, alt text on diagrams, and one-tap audio narration. WCAG 2.1 AA compliant. Use the Accessibility menu in the top bar to enlarge text, change contrast, switch to a dyslexia-friendly font, or have the page read aloud.
Do you have practice tests?
Yes — 8 AP-realistic MCQs at the bottom of every lesson, plus a full Mock Exam for this course. The mock matches the real exam's format (MCQ counts + FRQ patterns) and gives you a predicted score.