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Physics 1: MechanicsPhysics 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 |
| 24 weeks ARE YOU READY? DO YOU NEED THIS? SYLLABUS |
Schedule
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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 |
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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)
CLOSED |
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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 |
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Sunday
Feb 9 - Aug 3 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Feb 9 - Aug 3
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 |
Jacob Guo-Xue | $690 (~$29/lesson) |
$690
(~$29/lesson)
ENROLL |
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Tuesday
Mar 25 - Sep 2 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Mar 25 - Sep 2
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)
ENROLL |
AoPS Holidays
There are no classes October 31, November 25 ‐ December 1, December 21 ‐ January 3, May 24 ‐ 26, July 4 ‐ 6, and August 29 ‐ September 1, 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 |
