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Enrichment • Series

Contest Physics Study Group

Tony T

Series Details

Sessions

Public Discussion

This series ended on April 29, 2023. All 1:1 and group chats related to this series are disabled 7 days after the last session.

Series Details

About

Hello all, and welcome to the Contest Physics study group! Physics is hugely applicable to all areas of study: it involves an appreciation of the natural world and its beauty, and it promotes the skills of critical thinking alongside problems solving. In practicing contest physics, we gain newfound insight regarding the world around us and develop crucial abilities important to any domain of study. The primary focus of this series will be the PhysicsBowl, which is the premier physics contest that is accessible to anyone around the world. Members of the series can expect preparation directed towards this contest through detailed discussion and explanation of real practice problems. Cheers, and hope to see you in one of our sessions!

Tutor Qualifications

- Top 20 all-Canada in Canadian Association of Physics Prize Exam

- Top 20 International in uWaterloo's Sir Isaac Newton Contest

- Received 5/5 on all 4 AP Physics Topics

✋ ATTENDANCE POLICY

The series is aimed to prepare for the PhysicsBowl in its entirely. Please be aware that missing a session does mean that you will be missing important content that likely will not be covered again.

Dates

November 26 - April 29

Learners

21 / 30

Total Sessions

32

About the Tutor

Hello! I'm Tony, a Grade 12 student in Canada. I love creatively solving problems, whether they may be theoretical or applicable to the real world. I have a strong background in math up to multivariable differential calculus, all four AP Physics exams, and AoPS books. Furthermore, I am also fascinated by real world or competition math / physics, Python programming, and discrete maths such as topology or set theory. Feel free to start a chat with me if you have questions regarding any of the above! My sessions are typically chill and fun, and I hope to provide a space for both collaborative learning / problem solving and individualized support. My goal here at schoolhouse is to share a passion and fascination of math + science, and become a better communicator and leader. Cheers, nice to meet you, and hope you'll find my stuff interesting and helpful!

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Upcoming Sessions

0

Past Sessions

32
26
Nov

Session 1

Orientation

Welcome all! This session is an introduction to PhysicsBowl and our series. I will also get a good idea of the level of physics everyone is at to bette prepare practice questions for the future.
3
Dec

Session 2

Physics

Select questions from 2012 PhysicsBowl: - details soon
7
Dec

Session 3

Physics

TOPIC: Circuits (1/2) Learning Objectives: - Circuit Diagrams - Series and Parallel Laws - Kirchhoff's Laws - Internal resistance
14
Dec

Session 4

Physics

TOPIC: Fields and Potentials Recommended Prerequisite: 1-var Differential Calculus Learning Objectives: - Definitions of Fields and Potentials - Gauss' Law - F/d and V/d diagrams
21
Dec

Session 5

Physics

TOPIC: Circuits (2/2) Recommended Prerequisite: Fields and Potentials Learning Objectives: - What is the parallel plate capacitor - Capacitance, charge/discharge, time constant - RC Circuits
24
Dec

Session 6

Physics

Problem Solving session! 2012 Physics Bowl (part 1/2)
28
Dec

Session 7

Physics

TOPIC: Magnetism Learning Objectives: - Types of magnetic fields - Magnitude and Direction of magnetic force - Induced magnetic field in wires and solenoids
4
Jan

Session 8

Physics

TOPIC: Electromagnetic Induction Recommended Prerequisite: Magnetism Learning Objectives: - Induced electromotive force - Faraday's Law - Lenz' Law
7
Jan

Session 9

Physics

Problem Solving session! 2012 PhysicsBowl (part 2/2)
11
Jan

Session 10

Physics

Problem Solving session! 2013 PhysicsBowl (part 1/2)
14
Jan

Session 11

Physics

Problem Solving session! 2013 PhysicsBowl (part 2/2)
28
Jan

Session 12

Physics

Welcome back everyone! Today we will finish in 2013 PhysicsBowl.
1
Feb

Session 13

Physics

Topic: Rotation This session will cover specific rotation questions from the PhysicsBowl, and help everyone develop the problem solving and thinking skills to solve future related or unrelated problems! Learning Outcomes: - Rotational statics and dynamics
4
Feb

Session 14

Physics

Topic: Uniform Circular Motion This session will cover specific rotation and circular motion questions from the PhysicsBowl, and help everyone develop the problem solving and thinking skills to solve future related or unrelated problems!
11
Feb

Session 15

Physics

Topic: Waves This session will cover a range of waves questions from the PhysicsBowl, and help everyone develop the problem solving and thinking skills to solve future related or unrelated problems! Learning Outcomes: - Wave terminology - Doppler Effect - Interference
17
Feb

Session 16

Physics

Topic: Waves, pt2 This session will cover a range of waves questions from the PhysicsBowl, and help everyone develop the problem solving and thinking skills to solve future related or unrelated problems! Learning Outcomes: - Double Slit - Harmonics and standing waves
18
Feb

Session 17

Physics

2015 PhysicsBowl, Part 1 Highly recommended for everyone to try it out before the session and send me the list of questions you got wrong or would like covered!
22
Feb

Session 18

Physics

Topic: Nuclear Physics This session will cover some nuclear questions from the PhysicsBowl, and help everyone develop the problem solving and thinking skills to solve future related or unrelated problems! Learning Outcomes: - Half-life, decay, fission, fusion - How a nuclear reactor works - Introduction to quantum and the standard model
25
Feb

Session 19

Physics

2015 PhysicsBowl, Part 2 Highly recommended for everyone to try it out before the session and send me the list of questions you got wrong or would like covered!
1
Mar

Session 20

Physics

General PhysicsBowl Q&A - Drop in if you have any questions - I will have questions that we found challenging previously prepped
4
Mar

Session 21

Physics

2016 PhysicsBowl, Part 1 Highly recommended for everyone to try it out before the session and send me the list of questions you got wrong or would like covered!
11
Mar

Session 22

Physics

2016 PhysicsBowl, Part 2 Highly recommended for everyone to try it out before the session and send me the list of questions you got wrong or would like covered!
15
Mar

Session 23

Physics

2017 PhysicsBowl, Part 1 Highly recommended for everyone to try it out before the session and send me the list of questions you got wrong or would like covered!
18
Mar

Session 24

Physics

2017 PhysicsBowl, Part 2 Highly recommended for everyone to try it out before the session and send me the list of questions you got wrong or would like covered!
22
Mar

Session 25

Physics

2018 PhysicsBowl, Part 1 Highly recommended for everyone to try it out before the session and send me the list of questions you got wrong or would like covered!
25
Mar

Session 26

Physics

2018 PhysicsBowl, Part 1 Highly recommended for everyone to try it out before the session and send me the list of questions you got wrong or would like covered!
29
Mar

Session 27

Physics

2018 PhysicsBowl, Part 2 Highly recommended for everyone to try it out before the session and send me the list of questions you got wrong or would like covered!
2
Apr

Session 28

Physics

2019 PhysicsBowl: CHALLENGE PROBLEMS We will discuss the problems that we had very low accuracy on / we found very challenging in the 2019 PhysicsBowl set.
4
Apr

Session 29

Physics

2019 PhysicsBowl: CHALLENGE PROBLEMS + GENERAL FAQ 1. We will discuss the problems that we had very low accuracy on / we found very challenging in the 2019 PhysicsBowl set. 2. General FAQ for those who have questions that require emergency support before the PhysicsBowl exam!
8
Apr

Session 30

Physics

FINAL SESSION - not mandatory For those of you who would like to rewind the 2023 set, be sure to join us here!
19
Apr

Session 31

Physics

FINAL SESSION (number 2) For those of you who would like to rewind the 2023 set, be sure to join us here! We will take a look at some of the challenging questions from this year's set together.
29
Apr

Session 32

Review

FINAL SESSION (rerun, per Learner Request) For those of you who would like to rewind the 2023 set, be sure to join us here! We will take a look at some of the challenging questions from this year's set together. This is a rerun of the previous session -- everyone who missed the last one is welcome to join, and those of you who did attend are still welcome as well for review!

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