The F=ma is the entry contest for the US Physics Olympiad pathway. 25 mechanics MCQs, calculator-allowed, top ~400 advance to USAPhO.
Exam format
Papers, durations and question style sourced from official board specifications.
| Paper | Duration | Questions | Marks | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F=ma | 75 min | 25 MCQ | — | — |
What we cover
Kinematics
Newton's Laws
Energy & Momentum
Rotation
Oscillations & Gravitation
Olympiad ladder
Where this round sits in the national → international pathway.
Leads to → International Physics Olympiad (IPhO)
Top F=ma scorers progress through USAPhO to the US Physics Team and ultimately the IPhO.
Visit IPhO official siteMeet the mentor team
Every mentor is verified, interviewed and rated by parents. Profiles are anonymised here for privacy — full bios shared after your free counselling call.
Dr. A. Patel
PhD Physics — Cambridge
- 10+ yrs · A-Level / IB / AP
- Former IPhO trainer
- 200+ A* students
Ms. R. Khan
MMath Hons — Imperial College
- A-Level + STEP specialist
- Cambridge offer-holder coach
- Awwwards-style verified
Mr. S. Iyer
B.Tech IIT Bombay
- JEE Advanced AIR top 1%
- Olympiad mentor (INPhO/INMO)
- 5 yrs · 1-to-1 only
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