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The student and tutor practiced applying energy and momentum conservation to solve challenging physics problems, with emphasis on circular motion scenarios. They worked through multiple problems involving blocks, bullets, and circular tracks, discussing the minimum velocities required for objects to complete loops. The tutor provided a formula sheet and suggested printing it out to help memorize the key formulas.

The session involved reviewing and practicing AP Physics problems related to momentum, energy conservation, projectile motion, and friction. The student worked on calculating velocities, kinetic energy ratios, and coefficients of friction in different scenarios. The plan is to continue problem-solving in the next session, focusing on similar concepts and addressing remaining confusion.

The Tutor and Student discussed the upcoming physics lab focusing on determining the coefficient of kinetic friction. They reviewed relevant formulas and the experimental setup. The Student also worked on kinematics problems, and a future session dedicated to AP-level kinematics questions was scheduled.

Saloni and a student from Fremont High School in Sunnyvale reviewed significant figures and unit conversions in preparation for AP Physics C. The student practiced identifying significant digits, performing calculations with correct significant figures, and converting between metric units using a provided constants sheet. They worked through a density problem, and Saloni assigned further practice on unit conversions for the next lesson, with a potential focus on vectors later in the week.

Saloni guided a student through a 2D projectile motion problem, specifically one involving a helicopter dropping supplies. The student, who attends Sacramento City College, focused on separating motion into horizontal and vertical components to solve for distance, initial velocity, and final speed. Saloni then assigned additional practice problems from the textbook on 2D projectile motion.

Saloni provided AP Physics C instruction to Sayf, commencing with a thorough review of AP Physics 1 principles and an introduction to calculus-based problem-solving techniques. Their work together focused on kinematics and the work-energy theorem, with a strong emphasis on developing a robust conceptual understanding and proficient application of relevant formulas. Saloni assigned Sayf additional review exercises and arranged for their next physics lesson to take place the following day.