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Physics classes taught recently near Austin
Tutors teach near Barton Creek, Tarrytown, Circle C Ranch
Saloni taught 6 days ago
The tutor and student reviewed various physics concepts and problem-solving strategies from practice tests, focusing on mechanics, oscillations, and rotational motion. They worked through numerous practice questions, discussing conceptual understanding and efficient problem-solving techniques for MCQs. The next session is planned to cover a new practice test.
Work-Energy Theorem and Power
Simple Harmonic Motion (SHM) Characteristics
Conservation of Momentum in Collisions
Gravitational Potential Energy and Escape Velocity
Garima taught 19 days ago
The tutor and student reviewed the fundamental concepts of electromagnetic waves, including their composition, propagation, and mathematical representation. They practiced calculations involving field amplitudes, intensity, RMS values, and Poynting vectors, along with understanding the direction of wave propagation and field oscillations. The session concluded by reinforcing problem-solving strategies and the application of formulas relevant to EM waves.
Electromagnetic Waves (EM Waves)
Relationship between Electric and Magnetic Fields in EM Waves
Properties of Electromagnetic Waves
Intensity and Power of EM Waves
Hareethha taught about 1 month ago
The tutor and student reviewed the concept of force as a vector, including its magnitude and direction, and how to represent forces using I, J, and K notation. They practiced decomposing forces, calculating resultant forces, and determining magnitudes and angles. The concept of equilibrium was also introduced and applied.
Force as a Vector
Calculating Force Magnitude and Direction
Equilibrium
Decomposing Forces
Garima taught about 2 months ago
The Student and Tutor discussed magnetism due to current-carrying conductors, including straight wires and circular loops. They practiced using the right-hand rule to determine the direction of magnetic fields and applying relevant formulas. The session concluded with an introduction to the forces experienced by current-carrying wires in magnetic fields, with plans to continue problem-solving in the next session.
Magnetic Field due to a Straight Current-Carrying Wire
Magnetic Field due to a Current-Carrying Circular Wire
Net Magnetic Field Calculations
Force on a Current-Carrying Wire in a Magnetic Field
Force between Two Parallel Current-Carrying Wires
Zahoor Ahmad taught 2 months ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed concepts of latent heat, gas pressure, and the kinetic model of gases. They discussed absolute zero and its relation to particle kinetic energy, and were introduced to Boyle's, Charles's, and Gay-Lussac's gas laws, with the Student assigned homework on the latter two.
Latent Heat: Fusion and Vaporization
Pressure: Force and Area
Kinetic Model of Gases
Absolute Zero and Temperature Scales
Gas Laws: Boyle's Law
Evelyn taught 3 months ago
The Student and Tutor reviewed circular motion, centripetal force, and apparent weight. The student practiced problems involving a swinging object and a bicycle turning, applying concepts of force components and kinematic equations. The tutor assigned additional problems related to centripetal force and forces on an inclined plane for the next session.
Analyzing Forces with Free Body Diagrams
Apparent Weight
Work Done by a Force at an Angle
Centripetal Force
Newton's Second Law in Circular Motion
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