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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
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)
CLOSED
Tuesday
Sep 16 - Dec 9
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Sep 16 - Dec 9
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
Friday
Oct 17 - Jan 30
7:30 - 9:00
PM ET
Oct 17 - Jan 30
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 August 29 ‐ September 1, October 31, November 24 ‐ November 30, December 20 ‐ January 2, May 23 ‐ 25, and July 3 ‐ July 5 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

This class was highly engaging and challenging. I appreciated the varied problem types, ranging from word problems to proofs to algebraic manipulations. I also appreciated the clear explanations given in class.