Soumya Senapati
Beyond Memorization, Toward Mastery — Discover the Beauty of Thinking Like a Physicist and Statistician
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Soumya Senapati
Masters degree
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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 Student and Tutor reviewed concepts related to equilibrium, torque, and tension, solving problems involving bungee jumping, ladders, diving boards, and chandeliers. They worked on identifying forces acting on objects and calculating torque, with an emphasis on not assuming equilibrium unless stated. A review of rotation concepts was suggested for the next session.
Equilibrium vs. Zero Velocity
Torque and Friction
Calculating Torque
Force Components and Maximum Tension
Choosing a Pivot Point for Torque Problems
Equilibrium Conditions: Forces and Torques
The session included practice problems in both calculus and physics. In calculus, the Student worked on integration problems using u-substitution and integration by parts. In physics, the Student was introduced to the concept of torque and its calculation, including the effect of angles and lever arms, and reviewed rotational motion. The Student and Tutor scheduled a follow-up session to continue working on these problems.
Integration by Parts vs. U-Substitution
Simplifying Integrals with Algebraic Manipulation
Strategic U-Substitution Choices
Integration by Parts: Simplifying U selection
Torque Calculation and Lever Arms
Understanding the Line of Action in Torque Problems
The session covered the fundamental theorem of calculus, u-substitution, and tabular integration. The Student practiced applying these techniques to solve various integration problems. The Tutor provided a dedicated presentation for review and scheduled a follow-up session for additional practice.
Definite Integrals
Indefinite Integrals
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (Part 2)
The Derivative as the Inverse of the Integral
U-Substitution
Tabular Integration (DI Method)
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.
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
Projectile Motion After 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
Combining Static Friction and Normal Force on Inclined Plane
Relationship between Radius
Velocity
and Frequency in Circular Motion
Conical Pendulum: Force Analysis
Banked Curves and Critical Velocity
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
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