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The class began with the Student and Tutor reviewing a challenging projectile motion problem, focusing on calculating height and range to determine if a target would be hit. Subsequently, the Tutor introduced the core concepts of uniform circular motion, defining terms like period, frequency, angular velocity, and centripetal acceleration, alongside relevant formulas and unit conversions. Future topics, including banked tracks and centripetal forces, were set for the next session.

Student and Tutor engaged in a problem-solving session focused on horizontal projectile motion in Physics. They practiced calculating velocity components, resultant velocity (magnitude and direction), time of flight, and horizontal range using kinematic equations. A homework problem on projectile motion was assigned, and circular motion was scheduled for the next session.

The Tutor and Student reviewed Einstein's mass-energy equivalence and then delved into the principles of projectile motion, including key concepts like maximum height, time of flight, and range. They practiced problem-solving techniques for projectile motion, and planned to cover circular motion in the next session.

Student and Tutor engaged in a detailed session on the photoelectric effect, practicing calculations involving work function, threshold frequency, and kinetic energy. They also clarified the distinct impacts of light intensity and frequency on the photoelectric current and stopping potential. For follow-up, the student was advised to practice graphical questions and suggest the next topic.

The Student and Tutor reviewed the photoelectric effect, including its governing equation, graphical representation, and associated calculations. They also began discussing relativistic momentum, covering Newton's second law in the context of changing mass and introducing the Lorentz factor. The Student was asked to suggest topics for the next class.

Student and Tutor solved a problem on length contraction, applying the relevant formula to calculate the speed required for a spacecraft to fit into a wormhole. They then continued their discussion on the photoelectric effect, focusing on Einstein's particle model of light and its implications for electron ejection based on photon energy and work function. The next class will cover the photoelectric effect equation and its graphical interpretation, followed by relative momentum.