Physics 1: Mechanics

Physics 1: Mechanics brings together advanced problem solvers to explore key concepts in physics. Experienced instructors guide students to creatively solve problems in kinematics, forces, Newton's laws, Newtonian gravity, fluid statics and dynamics, and more. Course materials include handouts and homework sets. Instructions for optional at-home lab activities will also be provided. While "test preparation" is not the main focus, this course is approved by the College Board as an AP Physics 1 class for students in grades 9-12 and students who complete this course are well prepared for all topics on the AP Physics 1 exam.

24 weeks

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Schedule

Thursday May 23 - Nov 14	7:30 - 9:00 PM ET May 23 - Nov 14 7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones	Thomas Zhang	$690 (~$29/lesson)	$690 (~$29/lesson) CLOSED
Tuesday Jun 25 - Dec 10	7:30 - 9:00 PM ET Jun 25 - Dec 10 7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones	Thomas Zhang	$690 (~$29/lesson)	$690 (~$29/lesson) CLOSED
Friday Sep 6 - Mar 7	7:30 - 9:00 PM ET Sep 6 - Mar 7 7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones	Jon Joseph	$690 (~$29/lesson)	$690 (~$29/lesson) ENROLL
Sunday Oct 27 - Apr 27	7:30 - 9:00 PM ET Oct 27 - Apr 27 7:30 - 9:00 PM Eastern 6:30 - 8:00 PM Central 5:30 - 7:00 PM Mountain 4:30 - 6:00 PM Pacific Click here to see more time zones	Ray Garner	$690 (~$29/lesson)	$690 (~$29/lesson) ENROLL

AoPS Holidays

There are no classes August 30 ‐ September 2, October 31, November 25 ‐ December 1, and December 21, 2024 ‐ January 3, 2025.

Who Should Take?

This course is intended for students who are interested in learning mechanics and Newton's laws. It covers the material on the AP Physics 1 exam, and is suitable for students interested in taking that exam. Students who have completed a typical algebra sequence or our Introduction to Algebra A and B courses are ready for Physics 1: Mechanics. This course does not require previous physics experience, though we recommend Introduction to Physics for students looking to build their foundation in physics thinking.

Lessons

1	Velocity
2	Acceleration
3	Projectile Motion
4	Energy Conservation
5	Forms of Energy
6	Simple Machines
7	Circular Motion
8	Simple Harmonic Motion
9	Rotational Kinematics
10	Rotational Dynamics
11	Vectors
12	2D and 3D Kinematics
13	Momentum
14	Collisions
15	Forces via Momentum
16	Forces via Energy
17	Statics
18	Newton's Laws of Motion
19	Problem Solving with Forces
20	Newton's Gravitational Law
21	Torque
22	Angular Momentum
23	Fluid Statics
24	Fluid Dynamics