USA Physics Olympiad
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What Is USA Physics Olympiad?
The U.S. Physics Team competition, sponsored by AAPT and AIP, gives high-school students a route from the F=ma mechanics exam to the USA Physics Olympiad. Qualifying students take USAPhO, and selected competitors may be invited to training camp and considered for the U.S. International Physics Olympiad team.
F=ma is a 75-minute, 25-question multiple-choice mechanics exam. USAPhO is a three-hour free-response exam. The program information describes a ten-day training camp for selected students. These stages require qualification; USAPhO is not a separate open-registration summer course.
USA Physics Olympiad Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Format | Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | October 15, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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