Zhang E., Kisacanin B. F = ma Contests 2020

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This book presents clear and detailed solutions to all problems from the annual F=ma contest hosted by the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) between 2011 and 2019. The competition is the precursor to the USAPhO (United States National Physics Olympiad) and the IPhO (International Physics Olympiad). Presents scenarios in classical mechanics using pre-calculus, and occasionally calculus, to solve the problems presented in the competitions Demonstrates a wide variety of exam questions ranging from the simple to the highly complex Explains how problems can be solved in more than one way when viewed from different angles and using very different approaches F = ma 2011-2019 Solutions Manual bridges a significant gap in existing literature for competition preparation and is a great resource for students preparing for physics exams and competitions