The USA Physics Olympiad (USAPhO) is a national competition for high school students that leads to selection for the U.S. Physics Team, which represents the country at the International Physics Olympiad.
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USA Physics Olympiad & Physics Team
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 4000
- Cost: Varies
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Exam
- Reach: International
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Students participate by taking a series of exams. The top scorers are invited to attend a training camp, and the best-performing students are selected to join the U.S. Physics Team for international competition.
Open to high school students in the U.S.
Certificates, medals, and selection for the International Physics Olympiad team
Students participate by taking a series of exams. The top scorers are invited to attend a training camp, and the best-performing students are selected to join the U.S. Physics Team for international competition.
1. Take the F=ma exam. 2. High scorers advance to the U.S. Physics Team selection camp. 3. The top 5 students represent the U.S. at the International Physics Olympiad.
Physics textbooks, study guides, exam materials
Based on problem-solving skills, depth of physics knowledge, and performance in national and international exams.
