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Shivani taught 28 days ago
Shivani taught a student from Diablo Valley College in Concord about electric charges, Coulomb's Law, and electric fields. The learner practiced applying Coulomb's Law to calculate forces between charges and using electric field formulas. Their next lesson is scheduled to continue exploring related topics.
Electric Charge
Coulomb's Law
Electric Field
Rohit taught 29 days ago
Rohit and Bree had a physics lesson where they reviewed fundamental concepts like distance, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration. They also derived the three equations of motion. Bree then applied these equations to solve various word problems. For further practice, Rohit recommended that Bree review her course materials.
Displacement
Velocity
Acceleration
Slope of a Graph
First Equation of Motion (v=u+at)
Shivani taught about 1 month ago
Shivani Gupta guided T Murphy through a comprehensive physics lesson on waves. They covered wave characteristics, types, speed calculations, intensity, superposition, interference, and standing waves. T Murphy actively practiced calculations for wave speed and wavelength, applying the provided formulas and values. The lesson concluded with a discussion about scheduling future sessions to continue their study.
Wave
Mechanical Wave
Amplitude
Wavelength
Frequency
Transverse Wave
Longitudinal Wave
Wave Intensity
Shivani taught about 1 month ago
Shivani and T Murphy explored the first and second laws of thermodynamics in their physics lesson, including thermodynamic processes such as isothermal, isobaric, isovolumetric, and adiabatic. T Murphy actively worked through several practice problems, calculating internal energy, work done, and engine efficiency. The lesson wrapped up with a review of the key concepts and formulas related to these fundamental principles.
First Law of Thermodynamics
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Heat Engine
Isothermal Process
Adiabatic Process
Shivani taught about 2 months ago
Shivani and Murphy delved into various physics problems, focusing on kinetic energy, momentum, and elastic collisions. They applied conservation laws and trigonometric principles to solve for forces, velocities, and angles in one- and two-dimensional scenarios. Their lesson concluded with an analysis of whether a collision was elastic or inelastic based on kinetic energy conservation.
Work-Energy Theorem
Kinetic Energy
Conservation of Momentum
Elastic Collision
Vector Decomposition
Shivani taught about 2 months ago
Shivani taught a student from Lehman College in The Bronx about momentum and collisions in two dimensions, including how to calculate velocity components and determine if a collision is elastic or inelastic. They worked through word problems applying conservation of momentum in x and y directions. Shivani will send the student a worksheet to practice momentum and conservation of momentum.
Conservation of Momentum in 2D
Vector Components
Elastic vs. Inelastic Collisions
Kinetic Energy as a Scalar
Tan Theta in Vector Resolution
Stats about Physics tutoring in Australia
Total Physics tutors
598 Physics tutors available
Experienced Physics tutors
Average 6 years of teaching experience
Physics Tutor Qualifications
77% hold a Master’s or PhD degree
Understanding how physics is learned in Australia
A foundational subject with wide-reaching impact
Physics is a key subject in Australian high schools and universities, especially for students pursuing STEM pathways. It connects mathematics to the real world, from motion and forces to energy systems, electricity, and wave behaviour. But learning physics in Australia can look quite different depending on where you study.
In New South Wales, students follow the Stage 6 syllabus, covering modules like Kinematics, Dynamics, Waves, and Electromagnetism across Year 11 and 12. In Victoria, VCE Physics Units 1-4 guide students through motion, light, thermodynamics, and quantum ideas. Queensland students preparing for ATAR Physics learn through inquiry-based modules like Linear Motion and Forces, and The Nuclear Model.
Each state’s curriculum is structured differently, but all are designed to build scientific literacy and critical thinking. Strong physics knowledge can support university pathways in engineering, architecture, computer science, aviation, and health-related fields.
Why students sometimes struggle with physics
Unlike some subjects that reward memorisation, physics asks students to think deeply about cause and effect. A formula is only useful if you understand when and why to use it. Many students across cities like Sydney, Perth, and Adelaide find the jump from Year 10 science to senior physics challenging. Concepts become more abstract, and success relies on both maths skills and conceptual reasoning.
It’s also common for students to find the workload intense, especially when balancing physics with other demanding subjects like Chemistry or Specialist Maths. The graph-heavy, data-focused nature of modern physics exams also requires strong interpretation and communication skills.
What helps students improve their physics learning
Improving in physics often comes down to doing more than reading the textbook. Students can benefit from using simulations, practicing graph-based questions, watching video explanations of tricky topics, and attempting exam-style problems regularly.
Resources like STILE, Edrolo, or Checkpoints books are popular in schools across Melbourne and Brisbane. For visual learners, using apps like PhET simulations can help reinforce abstract ideas. Peer study groups, asking questions in class, and reviewing past papers from SACE, HSC, or VCE can also make a big difference.
For students who need more structure or targeted revision, tutoring is one of several tools that can help clarify difficult topics and build exam technique. But it’s just one part of a broader learning strategy that includes effort, curiosity, and the right learning tools.
