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Physics 1: MechanicsPhysics 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. |
24 weeks |
| 24 weeks ARE YOU READY? DO YOU NEED THIS? SYLLABUS |
Schedule
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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 | $710 (~$30/lesson) |
$710
(~$30/lesson)
CLOSED |
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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 | $710 (~$30/lesson) |
$710
(~$30/lesson)
ENROLL |
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Thursday
May 22 - Oct 30 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
May 22 - Oct 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 Click here to see more time zones |
Jon Joseph | $710 (~$30/lesson) |
$710
(~$30/lesson)
ENROLL |
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Monday
Jun 23 - Dec 15 |
7:30 - 9:00 PM ET
Jun 23 - Dec 15
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 |
Ben S. | $710 (~$30/lesson) |
$710
(~$30/lesson)
ENROLL |
| Fall 2025 | This course will be offered in Fall 2025. Click here to join our mailing list to be notified when the course schedule is available. | |||
AoPS Holidays
There are no classes May 24 ‐ 26, July 4 ‐ 6, August 29 ‐ September 1, October 31, November 24 ‐ November 30, and December 20, 2025 ‐ January 2, 2026.
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 |
