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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

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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/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
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$400 (~$34/lesson)
$400 (~$34/lesson)
ENROLL

AoPS Holidays

There are no classes December 21 ‐ January 3, May 24 ‐ 26, July 4 ‐ 6, August 29 ‐ September 1, October 31, and November 24 ‐ November 30, 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

After taking this class, I am solving AIME-IMO Number Theory Problems. This class really builds the foundations necessary for Olympiad Number Theory problems. It is also very problem-solving oriented which is great. I've learned so much from this class; Keep up the great work AoPS!