Training for F=ma/USAPhO and other contests. Emphasis on problem-solving, modeling, and elegant solutions.
Recommended background: solid algebra/trig and introductory mechanics. Problems are tiered by difficulty (A, B, C).
Unit 0 — Introduction & Strategy
F=ma overview, category statistics, difficulty trends, study plan, and high-yield topics.
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Mechanics Core
Kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, rotation — contest-style problems with solution walkthroughs.
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Advanced Mechanics
Non-inertial frames, variable mass, rolling, rigid-body tricks, optimization problems.
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Oscillations & Waves
SHM, coupled oscillators (qual.), wave interference, resonance, standing waves.
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Fluids & Thermo (Contest Focus)
Hydrostatics, Bernoulli, ideal gases, PV diagrams, efficiency bounds.
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Electrostatics & Circuits
Coulomb/fields/potential, capacitors, RC transients, clever reductions.
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