"Physics is a spiral path. We don't just move up; we circle back to previous topics, each time looking at them with deeper insight and higher mathematical rigor." — Mr. Yu
My Teaching Philosophy
I tell my students all the time: Physics is not about memorizing a formula sheet. It’s about logic and reasoning. Whether we are discussing how a charged particle moves in a magnetic field or how to calculate the orbiting velocity of a satellite, my goal is to give you the strategies to solve unfamiliar problems.
1. Building Your Physical Intuition
Before we touch a calculator, we establish the foundations. Why do cupcakes burn faster than large cakes? Why can you lie on a bed of nails but not a single nail? How does buoyancy change when you float in the Dead Sea?
Beyond the Math: We bridge the gap between abstract laws and reality. If you can’t explain the physics using common sense, you don’t truly own the knowledge yet.
For students aiming for the F=ma and Olympiad levels, speed and elegance are as important as accuracy. We provide "insider" techniques that turn hour-long problems into minute-long insights.
The Relative Speed Theorem: A powerful way to bypass tedious algebra in elastic collisions.
Dimensional Analysis: Learn to use units as a sanity check, allowing you to verify complex derivations on the fly.
AP Physics is designed to trap plug-and-chug students, and I see this every year. In my class, we focus on the subtle details that make the difference between a 4 and a 5.
How to define your system.
How to tackle tricky sign issues in work, force and acceleration.
Physics isn't trapped in a textbook; it’s the history of human technology. We look at the "how" and "why":
How multi-flash photography changed our understanding of kinematics.
Why a car engine cannot run at 100% efficiency.
Why a hologram still displays the entire image even when cut in half.
Why the "Inverse Square Law" governs everything from gravity to radiation.
How to determine the most efficient trajectory for a Moon landing.
Why matrix works for both quantum mechanics and Large Language Models (LLM).
"I don't just give you the answer. I teach you how to read the system so you can find the answer with minimal effort and maximum understanding." — Mr. Yu