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.