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F=ma Problem Series

Students use the classical mechanics they have learned to solve the types of problems that appear on the F=ma exam, learning and mastering valuable problem solving techniques in each class. This course both analyzes problems from past exams and has many original problems not available elsewhere. We’ll also cover strategies for taking the test, and students will have an opportunity to complete a practice F=ma test featuring exclusive problems written by our esteemed AoPS curriculum team.

12 weeks

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Schedule

Wednesday
Feb 19 - May 7
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Feb 19 - May 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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
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Wednesday
Jun 11 - Aug 27
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Jun 11 - Aug 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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL

AoPS Holidays

There are no classes May 24 ‐ 26, July 4 ‐ 6, August 29 ‐ September 1, October 31, November 24 ‐ November 30, and December 20, 2025 ‐ January 2, 2026.

Who Should Take?

This course is designed for students who have already taken a full course in mechanics and are familiar with Newton’s laws, gravity, energy, momentum, angular momentum, and the basics of fluids. Our Physics 1: Mechanics curriculum provides a strong foundation for this course. If a student has already passed the F=ma exam, the qualifying test for USAPhO, they’ll want to take our PhysicsWOOT course instead.

Lessons

1 1D Kinematics
2 2D Kinematics and Vectors
3 Newton's Laws
4 Momentum and Energy
5 Collisions
6 Data Analysis
7 Rotational Motion
8 Orbital Mechanics
9 Statics I - Balancing Forces and Torques
10 Statics II - Fluids and Material Properties
11 Oscillations
12 Dimensional Analysis

As the first online course I've ever taken, I can say without doubt that it has been a tremendously great experience. I know that a lot people that took Intro to Number Theory were still in grade school, but taking it as a senior in high school, I still feel challenged and frankly I don't feel the same kind of embarrassment I feel in a normal classroom when I don't understand the material or want to ask a question. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the subject which made it all the more motivating to learn. Props to AoPS for such excellent classes!