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F=ma Problem SeriesStudents 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 DiagnosticsARE YOU READY? |
12 weeks ARE YOU READY? |
Schedule
Sunday
Sep 8 - Nov 24 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Sep 8 - Nov 24
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 | $390 (~$33/lesson) |
$390
(~$33/lesson)
CLOSED |
Friday
Oct 11 - Jan 17 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Oct 11 - Jan 17
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 | $390 (~$33/lesson) |
$390
(~$33/lesson)
CLOSED |
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 Click here to see more time zones |
Alyssa Zisk | $390 (~$33/lesson) |
$390
(~$33/lesson)
ENROLL |
AoPS Holidays
There are no classes November 25 ‐ December 1, December 21 ‐ January 3, May 24 ‐ 26, July 4 ‐ 6, August 29 ‐ September 1, and October 31, 2025.
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 |