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Physics 1: Mechanics

Physics 1: Mechanics brings together advanced problem solvers to explore key concepts in Newtonian Mechanics. Experienced instructors guide students to creatively solve problems in kinematics, forces, Newton's laws, Newtonian gravity, fluid statics and dynamics, rotational motion, 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

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
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$690 (~$29/lesson)
$690 (~$29/lesson)
CLOSED
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
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$690 (~$29/lesson)
$690 (~$29/lesson)
CLOSED
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
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$690 (~$29/lesson)
$690 (~$29/lesson)
ENROLL
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
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$690 (~$29/lesson)
$690 (~$29/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 for students who have a strong foundation in scientific analysis and principles, and are ready to apply that knowledge to learning mechanics at the level of the AP Physics 1 exam. We recommend starting with our Introduction to Physics course to build the essential scientific skills needed for success in this class. Students who have completed our Introduction to Algebra A and B courses or have equivalent knowledge are prepared mathematically for this course. The course includes a self-contained introduction to trigonometry and vectors.

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

This course has given me a confidence in math that I have never before had in my life. Everything about AoPS is different from the math that schools teach, even in the most elite courses. The explanation of concepts is different, and there are more challenging problems than just plugging values into a formula to find an answer. While I do have to admit that I have been pushed over and over again to the peak of my mathematical ability, I have also begun to see math, particularly geometry, as more of an art that I have begun to enjoy more and more. I feel that I am very lucky to have found AoPS, even if my age is older than most of the students in this course.