Soumya Senapati
Beyond Memorization, Toward Mastery — Discover the Beauty of Thinking Like a Physicist and Statistician
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Soumya Senapati
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Soumya - About your AP tutor
I’m Dr. Soumya Ranjan Senapati, a passionate educator with a Ph.D. in Physics and a Master’s from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech). I specialize in teaching AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Physics C: Mechanics, AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism, and AP Statistics. My teaching philosophy blends conceptual clarity, analytical thinking, and practical application. I focus on helping students truly understand the “why” behind each concept, not just memorize formulas. Through structured lessons, visual explanations, and challenging problem-solving sessions, I guide students to approach AP exams with confidence and curiosity. Drawing on my academic and research background, I make complex ideas intuitive and engaging, encouraging students to think scientifically and independently. My goal is to inspire excellence, deepen understanding, and foster a lifelong appreciation for physics and statistics as powerful tools for exploring and explaining the world.
Soumya graduated from Caltech
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Teaching methodology
My teaching methodology is rooted in clarity, connection, and curiosity. I begin each topic by linking abstract concepts to real-world examples, helping students visualize and internalize the underlying physics or statistics. I emphasize conceptual understanding before computation, ensuring students grasp the “why” before the “how.” Each lesson is structured around active learning—starting with intuitive explanations, followed by guided problem-solving and independent practice. I integrate visual aids, simulations, and derivations to strengthen comprehension and retention. Regular assessments and feedback help identify weak areas and track progress systematically. I also encourage students to ask questions, think critically, and develop analytical reasoning rather than rote learning. My approach combines rigor with accessibility, making complex AP topics engaging and manageable. Ultimately, my goal is to help students not only excel in exams but also appreciate the elegance and logic that define physics and statistics as disciplines.
Soumya - also teaches
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2
AP Precalculus
AP concepts taught by Soumya
The Tutor and Student reviewed circular motion problems, including calculating speed, tension in vertical circles, and conditions for water not spilling from a bucket. They also discussed projectile motion resulting from circular motion and gravitational forces at varying distances from Earth. The tutor provided diagrams to aid the student's understanding of these concepts, which were added to the drive.
Projectile Motion After Circular Motion
Gravitational Field and Acceleration at Height
Bicycle Leaning on Curves
Minimum Speed to Maintain Circular Path
Centripetal Force in Vertical Circles
Frequency and Time Period Relationship
Average Speed in Circular Motion
The Student and Tutor worked through physics problems on circular motion, banked curves, centripetal force, and conical pendulums. They also discussed critical velocity and friction on banked curves, and applied related formulas to problem-solving. The Tutor assigned practice problems for further study.
Centripetal Force and Friction
Banked Curves and Critical Velocity
Conical Pendulum: Force Analysis
Relationship between Radius
Velocity
and Frequency in Circular Motion
Combining Static Friction and Normal Force on Inclined Plane
The Student and Tutor worked on problems involving gravitational forces between multiple masses. The Student practiced calculating net gravitational force in one and two dimensions, including vector notation. The session involved correcting minor calculation errors and clarifying the vector form of the gravitational force equation.
Gravitational Force Calculation
Vector Addition of Gravitational Forces
Direction of Gravitational Force
Vector Form of Gravitational Force
Unit Vectors in Vector Form
The Student and Tutor reviewed applications of integral calculus, including area calculations and Riemann sum approximations, then transitioned to physics, practicing gravitational field and orbital velocity calculations. The student worked through problems related to gravitational force and centripetal motion and was assigned further practice problems.
Definite Integrals and Area Under a Curve
Average Value of a Function
Midpoint Riemann Sum Approximation
Gravitational Field Strength
Orbital Velocity
Conical Pendulum and Circular Motion
The Student and Tutor continued their review of Kinetic Theory of Gases, focusing on the Equipartition Theorem, and its application to translational, rotational, and vibrational energy of diatomic molecules. They practiced calculating specific heat of gases based on active degrees of freedom at different temperatures. The session then transitioned to reviewing angular mechanics, including cross products, angular velocity, angular momentum, moment of inertia, and torque definitions, formulas, and principles, with the Student planning to review additional slides before their upcoming exam.
Degrees of Freedom & Energy for Diatomic Molecules
Equipartition Theorem
Torque (τ)
Angular Momentum (L)
Vector Cross Product
Angular Velocity (ω)
Specific Heat Capacity (CV) of Diatomic Gases
The Student reviewed Boltzmann distribution problems, kinetic theory of gases, and the barometric formula. They practiced applying these concepts to calculate probabilities, energy distributions, and density variations. The session concluded with a discussion of escape velocity and an overview of the equipartition theorem, with plans to delve into more detail in the next session.
Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution
RMS
Average
and Most Probable Speeds
Escape Velocity
Relative Abundance
Air Density and Altitude
Energy Distribution in Gases
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