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Emmanuel taught 2 days ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed concepts of equilibrium, simultaneous equations, and the parallelogram and triangle laws for force composition. They practiced calculating the magnitude and direction of resultant forces and resolved forces into components, with plans to work through more example problems from provided materials.
Composition and Resolution of Forces
Simultaneous Equations for Equilibrium
Vector Properties and Application
Emmanuel taught 5 days ago
The class covered problem-solving in introductory physics, focusing on vector resolution for forces in equilibrium and forces on inclined planes. The student practiced calculating unknown forces, angles, normal reactions, friction, and acceleration. The session also introduced the concept of static equilibrium in 2D, requiring the use of simultaneous equations to find tensions in cables supporting a load.
Vector Resolution and Equilibrium
Forces on Inclined Planes
Vector Magnitude and Direction
Static Friction and Normal Force Calculation
Emmanuel taught 8 days ago
The student and tutor worked through problems related to forces on an inclined plane, including normal reaction force, friction, tension, and acceleration. They reviewed trigonometric resolution of forces and applied equilibrium conditions to solve for unknown variables, with a plan to continue practicing these concepts.
Resolving Forces on an Inclined Plane
Normal Reaction Force
Friction Force
Tension in Ropes on Inclined Planes
Calculating Mass from Weight
Emmanuel taught 12 days ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed force and Newton's Laws of Motion, practicing problem-solving techniques. They covered free body diagrams and tension problems. The Student was assigned practice problems to reinforce understanding of the concepts discussed.
Newton's Laws of Motion
Types of Forces
Weight vs. Mass
Net Force
Free Body Diagrams (FBD)
Tension Problems
Emmanuel taught 14 days ago
The Tutor and Student reviewed fundamental concepts in thermodynamics, specifically defining and differentiating between temperature and heat. They also covered the units of measurement for each, introduced specific heat capacity and its units, and briefly discussed latent heat related to phase changes. The next steps in the curriculum were not explicitly mentioned.
Temperature
Heat
Specific Heat Capacity (C)
Latent Heat
Garima taught 15 days ago
The Student and Tutor worked through several projectile motion problems, covering both horizontal and angular launches. The student practiced applying kinematic equations and trigonometric principles to solve for various parameters such as range, height, and time of flight. The tutor assigned additional problems for independent practice and mentioned sharing a GoodNotes file for collaborative problem-solving in future sessions.
Projectile Motion: Independent Vertical and Horizontal Components
Kinematic Equations in Projectile Motion
Angular Projectiles: Resolving Initial Velocity
Time of Flight and Range
Resultant Velocity
Problem-Solving Approach
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How Physics and Magnetism Define Tallahassee
The Magnetic Heart of the City
The single most important and unique scientific feature in Tallahassee is the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab), headquartered at Florida State University. This isn't just a university lab; it is the largest and highest-powered magnet laboratory in the world, funded by the National Science Foundation. The work done here is pure, powerful physics. Scientists at the MagLab use immense, continuous magnetic fields, some reaching an incredible 45 tesla (the strongest of their kind), to explore the fundamental properties of matter. The research is at the very core of condensed matter physics and materials science, investigating how electrons behave under extreme conditions to discover and characterise new materials, from next-generation superconductors to advanced polymers. The MagLab is a user facility, meaning thousands of physicists, chemists, and biologists from hundreds of institutions worldwide travel to Tallahassee to conduct experiments that are impossible anywhere else.
The Academic Engine: FSU and FAMU
This world-class facility is powered by a robust academic ecosystem, led by the city's two major universities.
- Florida State University (FSU): As the host institution for the MagLab, the FSU Department of Physics is a powerhouse in its own right. Its research programs are deeply integrated with the lab, with world-renowned groups in condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, and high-energy particle physics. The department also operates its particle accelerator, the John D. Fox Superconducting Accelerator Laboratory, allowing students and faculty to probe the structure of the atomic nucleus. This provides an incredibly rich environment where students can learn theoretical physics in the classroom and then walk over to a world-record-holding national lab to see it applied.
- Florida A&M University (FAMU): As a leading Historically Black College and University (HBCU), FAMU's Department of Physics plays a vital role in the city's scientific community. It provides a strong, research-focused undergraduate physics education, with specialisations in areas like medical physics and materials science. FAMU actively fosters opportunities for its students to engage in cutting-edge research through partnerships, including programs that connect them with mentors and projects at the MagLab, ensuring that the next generation of physicists is diverse and well-prepared.
