AP Physics Course

Ethan Qian

Ethan Qian is a high-achieving Grade 11 Full IB student based in Houston, Texas, known for his exceptional academic performance. He has achieved top scores on AP exams and consistently earned a spot on his school’s Honor Roll. Beyond the classroom, Ethan has excelled in U.S. and Canadian math competitions, including qualifying for the prestigious AIME in 2024.

Ethan’s educational journey spans three countries—China, Canada, and the United States—offering him a global perspective and adaptability to diverse learning environments. Fluent in both English and Mandarin, he is skilled in cross-cultural communication and collaboration. Outside academics, Ethan is an active member of his school’s golf team, competing in district and regional tournaments. He is also a certified CSIA Level 2 ski instructor, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to excellence. Additionally, Ethan dedicates his time to supporting peers through volunteering, tutoring, and managing the academic team. With a strong commitment to continuous learning, leadership, and community engagement, Ethan exemplifies a well-rounded student poised for future success.

Introduction:

This online AP Physics course aims provide G9 and G10 students a greater understanding of high school physics, as well as preparing them for their IB Physics SL/HL classes in G11.

AP Physics is a rigourous couse, however, it establishes fundamental concepts and knowledges needed to understand physics, effectively lowering the stressfulness of studying IB Physics.

This online course will introduce students to the following topics of physics.

1.Kinematics

2.Two-Dimensons Kinematics

3.Dynamics: Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion

4.Further Applications of Newton’s Laws: Friction, Drag, and Elasticity

5.Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation

6. Work, Energy, and Energy Resources

7.Linear Momentum and Collisions

8.Statics and Torque

9.Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum

Structure of Each Class

Following the organization and arragement of AP Physics 1 textbook, Ethan Qian will provide students with following for each Physics class.

  1. Summarization of the Unit.
  • What is the unit about
  • How is it accosiated with our day-to-day life
  • How does it explain physical phenonmenons

2. Formulas/concepts

  • Introducing key formulas/concepts of the Unit
  • Providing explaination of the formulas/concepts

3. In class practices

  • Example questions for students to practice during class
  • Ethan Qian will provide the explaination of each question after a few minutes.

4. After class practices

  • More questions related to the topic will be provided to students
  • Answers and workthroughs will also be provided.

Overview of Formulas/Concepts of Each Topic:

Unit 1 – Kinematics

  • Displacement and Distance
  • Vectors, Scalars, and Coordinate Systems
  • Time, Velocity, and Speed
  • Acceleration
  • Motion Equations for Constant Acceleration in One Dimension Problem-Solving Basics for One-Dimensional Kinematics
  • Falling Objects

Unit 2 – Two – Dimensional Kinematics

  • Kinematics in Two Dimensions
  • Projectile Motion

Unit 3 – Dynamics: Force and Newton’s Laws of Motion

  • Newton’s First Law of Motion: Inertia
  • Newton’s Second Law of Motion: Concept of a System Newton’s
  • Third Law of Motion: Symmetry in Forces Normal, Tension, and Other Examples of Forces
  • Problem-Solving Strategies

Unit 4 – Further Applications of Newton’s Laws: Friction, Drag, and Elasticity

  • Fiction
  • Drag Force
  • Elasticity: Stress and Strain

Unit 5 – Uniform Circular Motion and Gravitation

  • Rotation Angle and Angular Velocity
  • Centripetal Acceleration
  • Centripetal Force
  • Newton’s Universal Law of Gravitation

Unit 6 – Work, Energy, and Energy Resources

  • Work: The Scientific Definition
  • Kinetic Energy and the Work-Energy Theorem
  • Gravitational Potential Energy
  • Conservative Forces and Potential Energy
  • Nonconservative Forces
  • Conservation of Energy
  • Power

Unit 7 – Linear Momentum and Collisions

  • Linear Momentum and Force
  • Impulse
  • Conservation of Momentum
  • Elastic Collisions in One Dimension
  • Inelastic Collisions in One Dimension
  • Collisions of Point Masses in Two Dimensions

Unit 8 – Statics and Torque

  • The First Condition for Equilibrium
  • The Second Condition for Equilibrium
  • Stability
  • Applications of Statics, Including Problem-Solving Strategies
  • Simple Machines
  • Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints

Unit 9 – Rotational Motion and Angular Momentum

  • Angular Acceleration
  • Kinematics of Rotational Motion
  • Dynamics of Rotational Motion: Rotational Inertia
  • Rotational Kinetic Energy: Work and Energy Revisited
  • Angular Momentum and Its Conservation
  • Collisions of Extended Bodies in Two Dimension

Dates and Times:

  • September 14, 2024 ~ November 16, 2024
  • Every Saturday, 4:10 PM–5:10 PM
  • Total Classes: 10 (Online)
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