AP Physics - Kinematics
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About
Ever wonder how to predict whether a basketball player’s shot will make it into the hoop, or why cars zoom past each other on the highway? Kinematics is the science behind everything that moves! In this class, you'll learn how to describe, analyze, and predict motion. Join me to explore the physics that powers your everyday adventures and get ready to see motion in a whole new way! 🛣️
What You’ll Learn 📖
• Scalars and Vectors: Understand the difference between quantities with and without direction.
• Motion Diagrams: Visualize how objects move over time.
• Position, Displacement, and Distance: Track where things are and how far they’ve traveled.
• Speed and Velocity: Learn what makes something fast and what makes it fast in a particular direction!
• Acceleration: Discover how and why things speed up or slow down.
• Mathematical Models of Motion: Use equations to predict and describe movement.
• Graphical Analysis: Interpret and create position, velocity, and acceleration graphs.
• Free-Fall and Gravity: Explore how objects move when gravity is the only force acting.
• Solving Real-World Problems: Apply kinematics to everyday situations, from sports to driving.
• Multiple Dimensions: Extend your understanding from straight-line motion to motion in two dimensions (like projectile motion).
What You’ll Need to Succeed
• Algebra Skills: Comfort with solving equations, rearranging formulas, and working with variables 🔢
• Basic Geometry: Understanding of shapes, angles, and how to use the Pythagorean theorem 📐
• Pen, Paper, and Calculator: Be ready to jot down notes, sketch diagrams, and crunch some numbers 📝
• Curiosity and a Growth Mindset: Willingness to ask questions, make mistakes, and learn from them 🧠
• Some Experience with Graphs: Ability to read and interpret simple line graphs 📉
• A Sense of Wonder: An interest in figuring out how the world moves and why 💡
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✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY
Consistent attendance is essential! Each session builds on the last, so attending every weekly class will help you keep up and succeed.
Office Hours are optional and meant to be used to ask questions or clarifying past material. If you know you’ll need to miss a session, let me know as soon as possible so we can help you stay on track.
Being present means more than just showing up: engage, ask questions, and contribute to discussions :)
SESSION 11
8
Nov
SESSION 11
Kinematics
Kinematics
Sat 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCNov 8, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
It’s time to take the plunge, literally! In this session, we’ll investigate the physics of free fall and vertical motion. You’ll discover how gravity shapes the motion of objects dropped, tossed, or launched straight up. We’ll use kinematic equations and graphs to predict how long it takes to hit the ground, how high things soar, and what happens at every moment in between.
SESSION 12
12
Nov
SESSION 12
Office Hours
Office Hours
Wed 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM UTCNov 12, 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
ATTENDANCE IS OPTIONAL. If you have questions from earlier sessions, whether about concepts or problems that still feel confusing, this is the perfect time to ask. Every question is welcome here! Use this opportunity to clear up any uncertainties and get ready for what’s next. Let’s work together to make sure you’re confident moving forward in your physics journey!
SESSION 13
19
Nov
SESSION 13
Office Hours
Office Hours
Wed 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM UTCNov 19, 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
ATTENDANCE IS OPTIONAL. If you have questions from earlier sessions, whether about concepts or problems that still feel confusing, this is the perfect time to ask. Every question is welcome here! Use this opportunity to clear up any uncertainties and get ready for what’s next. Let’s work together to make sure you’re confident moving forward in your physics journey!
SESSION 14
22
Nov
SESSION 14
Kinematics
Kinematics
Sat 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCNov 22, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Ready to launch into new territory? In this session, we’ll explore the wild world of projectile motion, where objects fly through the air in graceful arcs. You’ll learn how to break down motion into horizontal and vertical components, use kinematic equations to predict where projectiles land, and solve problems involving everything from basketball shots to cannonballs.
SESSION 15
26
Nov
SESSION 15
Office Hours
Office Hours
Wed 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM UTCNov 26, 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
ATTENDANCE IS OPTIONAL. If you have questions from earlier sessions, whether about concepts or problems that still feel confusing, this is the perfect time to ask. Every question is welcome here! Use this opportunity to clear up any uncertainties and get ready for what’s next. Let’s work together to make sure you’re confident moving forward in your physics journey!
SESSION 16
29
Nov
SESSION 16
Kinematics
Kinematics
Sat 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCNov 29, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
Time to put your physics powers to the test! In this session, you’ll tackle real-world kinematics challenges, analyzing everything from car chases to falling objects and athletic feats. You’ll synthesize concepts from previous sessions, choose the right models and equations, and communicate your solutions clearly.
SESSION 17
3
Dec
SESSION 17
Office Hours
Office Hours
Wed 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM UTCDec 3, 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM UTC
ATTENDANCE IS OPTIONAL. If you have questions from earlier sessions, whether about concepts or problems that still feel confusing, this is the perfect time to ask. Every question is welcome here! Use this opportunity to clear up any uncertainties and get ready for what’s next. Let’s work together to make sure you’re confident moving forward in your physics journey!
SESSION 18
6
Dec
SESSION 18
Kinematics
Kinematics
Sat 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTCDec 6, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM UTC
It’s time for a grand kinematics encore! In this session, we’ll review the key concepts and techniques from our kinematics journey, making sure every piece fits together. Then, we’ll dive into a selection of challenging AP Physics kinematics problems from the MIT workbook, putting your skills to the test and sharpening your problem-solving strategies. By the end, you’ll be ready to tackle any motion mystery, from classroom conundrums to MIT-level marvels!