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The Tutor and Student discussed the syllabus for the upcoming test, including work, energy, power and pressure. The class covered wave properties, including amplitude, wavelength, and frequency, and differentiated between transverse and longitudinal waves. The Student practiced applying these concepts and definitions and will continue studying transverse and longitudinal waves in the next session.

The Student and Tutor began studying waves, distinguishing transverse and longitudinal waves based on particle motion relative to energy transfer. They discussed the characteristics of waves such as wavefronts, displacement, and amplitude, using real-world examples and animations. The next session will focus on further detailing wave properties and related problem-solving.

The Student and Tutor reviewed projectile motion, including oblique and horizontal projections. The Student practiced solving problems related to finding velocity, time of flight, range, and angles. The session involved working through example problems and emphasizing the importance of significant figures and direction in vector quantities. The Tutor assigned practice questions.

The session focused on thermal physics, reviewing the greenhouse effect and an experiment on infrared radiation. The Student learned about potential errors and safety considerations in the experiment, and the session covered various applications of conduction, convection, and radiation, including complex examples like teacups and car radiators. The Tutor assigned a homework sheet on thermal physics and mentioned upcoming tests on density and forces.

The Tutor and Student reviewed uniform circular motion, angular displacement and velocity, and centripetal acceleration and force. They also discussed the relationships between linear and angular parameters, periodic motion, and problem-solving strategies for circular motion scenarios, including free body diagrams. The Student will continue with banked tracks in the next session.

The Tutor and Student reviewed thermal radiation and the greenhouse effect. The Student learned about the relationship between energy, wavelength, and frequency of radiation. They also went over an experiment to investigate the effects of color on infrared radiation emission and absorption, including the method, variables, and expected results. The next session will complete thermal physics.