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.

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Schedule

Sunday Mar 12 - Aug 27	7:30 - 9:00 PM ET Mar 12 - 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 Click here to see more time zones	Andrew Sayler	$670 (~$28/week)	$670 (~$28/week) CLOSED
Sunday Mar 12 - Aug 27	7:30 - 9:00 PM ET Mar 12 - 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 Click here to see more time zones	Dan Kneezel	$670 (~$28/week)	$670 (~$28/week) CLOSED
Wednesday Jun 21 - Dec 6	7:30 - 9:00 PM ET Jun 21 - Dec 6 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	$670 (~$28/week)	$670 (~$28/week) ENROLL
Fall 2023	This course will be offered in Fall 2023. Click here to join our mailing list to be notified when the course schedule is available.

AoPS Holidays

There are no classes May 27‐29, July 4, September 2‐4, October 31, November 20‐27, and December 21‐January 3, 2024.

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 course or our Introduction to Algebra A 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

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