We are offering a personalized 14 sessions x 1.5 hour tutoring package (2 sessions per unit) designed to help high school students excel in Physics 1 – Mechanics. This comprehensive course focuses on mastering key topics in mechanics, deepening conceptual understanding, and honing problem-solving skills essential for success in exams and beyond.
Each session will feature tailored instruction based on the student’s needs, including detailed topic reviews, guided practice, and test-taking strategies. Lessons will incorporate experimental problem-solving, derivations, and connections to real-world applications, ensuring students build confidence and mastery of complex physics concepts.
Projected Curriculum (subject to review):
-Unit 1: Kinematics
Understand motion in one and two dimensions, focusing on position, velocity, and acceleration. Master the use of kinematic equations, vector components, and graphing motion.
-Unit 2: Force and Translational Dynamics
Develop a deep understanding of Newton’s laws, free-body diagrams, and systems of forces. Solve problems involving inclined planes, friction, tension, and circular motion.
-Unit 3: Work, Energy, and Power
Learn to apply work-energy principles, including kinetic and potential energy. Explore the conservation of energy and analyze power in mechanical systems.
-Unit 4: Linear Momentum
Study momentum, impulse, and the principle of conservation of momentum. Tackle real-world problems involving collisions, explosions, and center-of-mass motion.
-Unit 5: Torque and Rotational Dynamics
Understand rotational motion concepts, including torque, angular momentum, and rotational kinematics. Analyze problems involving rotational equilibrium and dynamics.
-Unit 6: Energy and Momentum of Rotating Systems
Dive into advanced applications of rotational energy and momentum. Solve problems involving combined translational and rotational motion, such as rolling objects and gyroscopic effects.
-Unit 7: Oscillations
Explore simple harmonic motion, focusing on systems like springs and pendulums. Understand the relationships between displacement, velocity, acceleration, and energy in oscillatory motion.
What You’ll Gain:
-A thorough understanding of core physics mechanics topics
-Enhanced ability to analyze and solve challenging physics problems
-Preparation for the AP exam with targeted strategies and practice
-Confidence in tackling real-world physics applications
