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AP Physics I : Accelerated Program

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🚀 Accelerate Your AP Physics 1 Journey! Join Our Accelerated Program! 🚀

Description: Ready to conquer the complexities of motion, forces, energy, and beyond? Our AP Physics 1 Accelerated Program is designed to propel you towards a deeper understanding of foundational physics principles and prepare you to excel on the AP exam. We'll rigorously explore core topics, develop advanced problem-solving strategies, and cultivate the critical thinking skills essential for success in college-level physics. This program is for ambitious students eager to solidify their knowledge and achieve mastery.

What We Plan to Cover:
This intensive program will provide a focused deep dive into the most challenging and frequently tested units of AP Physics 1, including:

Advanced Kinematics: Mastering motion in 1D and 2D, including complex projectile motion and relative velocity.

Dynamics & Newton's Laws: Analyzing intricate force systems, friction, and multi-body interactions with free-body diagrams.

Work, Energy, & Power: Applying conservation of energy to diverse scenarios, including non-conservative forces and power calculations.

Linear Momentum & Collisions: Solving complex collision problems in one and two dimensions, applying impulse and momentum conservation.

Rotational Motion & Torque: Understanding rotational kinematics, dynamics, rotational inertia, and conservation of angular momentum.

Simple Harmonic Motion & Waves: Deeper exploration of oscillations, pendulums, springs, and wave characteristics.

How Learners Should Expect to Engage:
This isn't a passive lecture series! Our accelerated program emphasizes active participation and critical application:

Interactive Lectures: We'll go beyond basic definitions, focusing on conceptual nuances and common misconceptions through engaging, illustrative lectures.

Student-Led Discussions: You'll actively participate in breakout sessions and full-group discussions, explaining solutions, debating concepts, and learning from your peers.

Adaptive Assessment Drills: Immediately apply what you learn with targeted, adaptive practice problems. Our system will identify areas where you need more support, providing personalized challenges to strengthen your understanding.

Problem-Solving Workshops: Dedicated time will be spent on deconstructing complex AP-style free-response questions and multiple-choice problems, guiding you through strategic approaches.

Real-World Applications: Expect to connect theoretical concepts to practical, real-world phenomena through demonstrations and thought experiments.

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SESSION 1

14

Jul

SESSION 1

AP Physics

AP Physics

Mon 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTCJul 14, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC

1.1 Kinematics Introduction:

Definition of Kinematics (study of motion without considering forces).

Scalars vs. Vectors (brief introduction, will be expanded later).

Position, Distance, and Displacement: Definitions, distinctions, and examples.

Reference Frames.

1.2 One-Dimensional Motion:

Speed vs. Velocity: Definitions, average vs. instantaneous, common units (m/s).

Acceleration: Definition, average vs. instantaneous, common units (m/s²).

Graphical analysis of motion (position-time, velocity-time, acceleration-time graphs):

Interpreting slope and area under the curve.

Relating graph shapes to types of motion (constant velocity, constant acceleration)
SESSION 2

15

Jul

SESSION 2

AP Physics

AP Physics

Tue 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTCJul 15, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC

1.3 Kinematics Equations for Constant Acceleration:

Derivation (briefly, or conceptual understanding) and application of the "Big Five" kinematics equations.

Problem-solving strategy for constant acceleration problems (identify knowns, unknowns, choose appropriate equation).

Free fall as a special case of constant acceleration (a=−g).
SESSION 3

16

Jul

SESSION 3

AP Physics

AP Physics

Wed 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTCJul 16, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC

1.3 Reinforcement of Graphical Analysis:

Deeper dive into interpreting complex position-time, velocity-time, and acceleration-time graphs.

Sketching one graph given another (e.g., sketching velocity-time from position-time).

Calculating displacement from v-t graphs (area under the curve).

Calculating acceleration from v-t graphs (slope).

Advanced 1D Problem Solving:

Multi-stage 1D problems (e.g., car accelerates, then moves at constant velocity, then decelerates).

Problems involving relative velocity in one dimension (optional, depending on pacing).
SESSION 4

17

Jul

SESSION 4

AP Physics

AP Physics

Thu 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTCJul 17, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC

1.4 Vectors in Kinematics (Brief Review/Expansion):

Vector addition and subtraction (graphical and component method).

Resolving vectors into components.

1.5 Two-Dimensional Kinematics & Projectile Motion:

Independence of horizontal and vertical motion.

Equations of motion for projectile motion (treating x and y components separately).

Initial velocity components.

Common scenarios: object launched horizontally, object launched at an angle.

Key concepts: apex of trajectory, range, time of flight.
SESSION 5

18

Jul

SESSION 5

AP Physics

AP Physics

Fri 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTCJul 18, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC

1.5 Reinforcement of Projectile Motion:

More complex projectile motion problems (e.g., projectile landing at a different height than launch, finding initial velocity given range/height).

Analyzing projectile motion graphs (not as common as 1D, but conceptually useful).

Optional 1.6 Relative Velocity (if time allows and deemed essential):

Introduction to relative velocity in 2D (vector addition/subtraction for relative motion).

Examples like boat crossing a river, airplane in crosswind.

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Jul 14 - Jul 18

1 week

60 mins

/ session

Next session on July 14, 2025

SCHEDULE

Monday, Jul 14

11:00AM

Tuesday, Jul 15

11:00AM

Wednesday, Jul 16

11:00AM

Thursday, Jul 17

11:00AM

Friday, Jul 18

11:00AM