AP Physics Mechanics Summer Prep

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AP Physics Mechanics Summer Prep

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This series ended on July 4, 2025. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

About

Sign up for a helpful crash course on AP physics—taught to you by a UCLA engineering student! Mechanics can seem like a daunting subject if you do not know what to expect. However, I am here to demystify this class by guiding you through the big subjects—from kinematics to oscillations. My goal is to not only give you a solid foundation, but to also inspire your interest in physics!
I’ll guide you through all the major units—breaking down the big ideas, core concepts, and commonly seen practice problems. By learning the foundations now, you will walk into your physics class with confidence, making all the difference.
The class structure will consist of 30 minutes of lecture and 30 minutes of practice problems. You are welcome to leave during the second half of the class if you would like to work on the problems yourself. Additionally, you may rejoin if you have any questions as long as it is still within class time.

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I'm a undergraduate bioengineering student in my sophomore year! I am also on a pre-dental path. I've always loved academics and tutoring my friends and I want to extend that to people across the country. I truly believe that everyone can learn anything successfully as long as they have a lesson that is tailored to them. My goal is to personalize each tutoring session to the student to engage them with the content. I specialize in math, science, SAT prep, and college applications.

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• Please do not miss more than two sessions

• Message the tutor if you will be absent or late

Engagement

• I understand that not everybody is in an environment to comfortably speak up and that is okay! However, know that I always encourage participation!

• Ask me any questions you would like. As a student myself, I fully believe there is no such thing as a dumb question • You may be called upon to give feedback. However, if you are uncomfortable with responding, please let me know • When communicating with me or other students, please use appropriate language and respect or you may be removed from this class

SESSION 1

25

Jun

SESSION 1

AP Physics

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCJun 25, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

A brief overview of AP Physics: Mechanics
Big ideas, significance, applications
Unit 1: Kinematics
1.	What is Kinematics?
2.	Background knowledge: Scalars/Vectors, Position/Velocity/Acceleration
3.	Mathematics: Equations, Free Fall
4.	Application: Motion in 2D

SESSION 2

26

Jun

SESSION 2

AP Physics

Thu 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCJun 26, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Unit 2: Force and Dynamics
Introduction: What is Force?
Background Knowledge: Systems, Commonly Seen Forces, Circular Motion, Newton’s laws, Center of Mass
Mathematics: Force and Acceleration, Equations
Application: Commonly Seen Scenarios

SESSION 3

27

Jun

SESSION 3

AP Physics

Fri 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCJun 27, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Unit 3: Work, Energy, Power
Introduction: What is Energy (and Work and Power)?
Background Knowledge: Types of Energy, Work-energy Theorem, Conservation of Energy, Forces and Energy, Power
Mathematics: Conservation of Energy, Forces and Energy equations
Application: Commonly Seen Scenarios

SESSION 4

2

Jul

SESSION 4

AP Physics

Wed 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCJul 2, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Unit 4: Linear Momentum
Introduction: What is Momentum?
Background Knowledge: Impulse, Conservation of Momentum, Elastic or Inelastic Collisions, Center of Mass
Mathematics: Common Equations, Force vs Time Graphs
Application: Commonly Seen Scenarios

SESSION 5

3

Jul

SESSION 5

AP Physics

Thu 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCJul 3, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Unit 5/6: Rotation
Introduction: What is Rotation (and how it relates to linear motion)
Background knowledge: Kinetics (Position/Velocity/Acceleration, Torque, Newton’s Laws), Energy, Momentum
Mathematics: Rotational vs Linear equations
Application: Commonly Seen Scenarios

SESSION 6

4

Jul

SESSION 6

AP Physics

Fri 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTCJul 4, 2:00 AM - 3:00 AM UTC

Unit 7: Oscillations (Not a Big Unit)
Introduction: What are Oscillations
Background Knowledge: Simple Harmonic Oscillators
Mathematics: Brief Overview of Equations
Applications: Possibly Questions you Will Cover
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