Alex Garger

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Biography

I have been teaching high school Physics at a variety of levels (AP, Regents, Conceptual) for the past 7 years. I hold a bachelor's degree in Physics and masters in teaching Physics from Stony Brook University. I also have experience with both in person and virtual tutoring.

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Numerade tutor for 5 years
322 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Atoms, Molecules, and Ions: Understanding the Building Blocks of Matter
Understanding Electronic Structure: A Comprehensive Guide
Master the Fundamentals of Physics: Learn Physics Basics
Introduction and Vectors
Mastering Newton's Laws: Tips for Applying Them Effectively
Mastering the Rotation of Rigid Bodies: Tips & Techniques
Explore the Fascinating Dynamics of Rotational Motion
Understanding Moment Impulse and Collisions for Better Physics
Discovering the Fundamentals: Newton's Laws of Motion Explained
Introduction to Vector Calculus
Calculating Electrical Power: Resistance and EMF
Master Direct Current Circuits with Our Expert Guide
Understanding Alternating Current: A Comprehensive Guide
Mastering Motion: Achieving Efficiency Along a Straight Line
Discover the Power of Gravitation: Exploring the Science Behind It
Find Your Dream Job: Discover the Best Work Opportunities
Unlock the Power of Kinetic Energy: Boost Your Efficiency Today
Unlocking the Power of Potential Energy: Discover the Benefits
Discover the Fascinating World of Particle Physics Today
Save Energy and Money with Effective Conservation Techniques
Exploring the Wonders of Atomic Physics: A Comprehensive Guide
Oscillatory Motion
Exploring the Fascinating World of Quantum Physics
Kinetic Theory Of Gases
Unlock the Secrets of Fluid Mechanics with Our Expert Guide
Discover the Science of Sound and Hearing: Your Guide to Better Listening
Understanding Electric Charge and Field: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore the Fascinating World of Wave Optics - Unleash Its Potential
Condensed Matter Physics

Alex's Textbook Answer Videos

02:24
Inquiry into Physics

(Indicates a review question, which means it requires only a basic understanding of the material to answer. Questions without this designation typically require integrating or extending the concepts presented thus far.)
The graphs in Figure 2.52 show plots of force versus acceleration for several objects. Rank these displays using the identifying numbers according to the mass of the affected object from smallest to largest. If any objects share the same mass, give them the same ranking. For reference, the graphs all have the same scale for their respective $F$ and $a$ axes. Explain your reasons for your rankings.

Chapter 2: Newton’s Laws
Alex Garger
05:43
Physics

A toy freight train consists of an engine and three identical cars. The train is moving to the right at constant speed along a straight, level track. Three spring scales are used to connect the cars as follows: spring scale $A$ is located between the engine and the first car; scale $\mathrm{B}$ is between the first and second cars; scale $\mathrm{C}$ is between the second and third cars. Ignore the weights of the scales. (a) If air resistance and friction are negligible, what are the relative readings on the three spring scales $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B},$ and $\mathrm{C} ?$ (b) Repeat part (a), taking air resistance and friction into consideration this time. [Hint: Draw an $\mathrm{FBD}$ for the car in the middle.] (c) If air resistance and friction together cause a force of magnitude $5.5 \mathrm{N}$ on each car, directed toward the left, find the readings of scales $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B},$ and $\mathrm{C}$.

Chapter 4: Force and Newton's Laws of Motion
Alex Garger
04:14
Physics

A person is doing leg lifts with $3.00 \mathrm{kg}$ ankle weights. The lower leg itself has a mass of $5.00 \mathrm{kg}$. When the leg is held still at an angle of $30.0^{\circ}$ with respect to the horizontal, the patellar tendon pulls on the tibia with a force of $337 \mathrm{N}$ at an angle of $20.0^{\circ}$ with respect to the lower leg. Find the magnitude and direction of the force exerted on the tibia by the femur, assuming it is the only other significant force acting on the lower leg.

Chapter 4: Force and Newton's Laws of Motion
Alex Garger
08:55
Physics

Carlos and Shannon are sledding down a snow-covered slope that is angled at $12^{\circ}$ below the horizontal. When sliding on snow, Carlos's sled has a coefficient of friction $\mu_{\mathrm{k}}=0.10 ;$ Shannon has a "supersled" with $\mu_{\mathrm{k}}=0.010 .$ Carlos takes off down the slope starting from rest. When Carlos is $5.0 \mathrm{m}$ from the starting point, Shannon starts down the slope from rest.
(a) How far have they traveled when Shannon catches up to Carlos?
(b) How fast is Shannon moving with respect to Carlos as she passes by?

Chapter 4: Force and Newton's Laws of Motion
Alex Garger
05:57
Physics

Locusts can jump to heights of $0.30 \mathrm{m}$. (a) Assuming the locust jumps straight up, and ignoring air resistance, what is the takeoff speed of the locust? (b) The locust actually jumps at an angle of about $55^{\circ}$ to the horizontal, and air resistance is not negligible. The result is that the takeoff speed is about $40 \%$ higher than the value you calculated in part (a). If the mass of the locust is $2.0 \mathrm{g}$ and its body moves $4.0 \mathrm{cm}$ in a straight line while accelerating from rest to the takeoff speed, calculate the acceleration of the locust (assumed constant). (c) Ignore the locust's weight and estimate the force exerted on the hind legs by the ground. Compare this force with the locust's weight. Was it reasonable to ignore the locust's weight?

Chapter 4: Force and Newton's Laws of Motion
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Alex's Quick Ask Videos

09:26
Physics 101 Mechanics

(III) A 725-kg two-stage rocket is traveling at a speed of $6.60 \times 10^3 m/s$ away from Earth when a predesigned explosion separates the rocket into two sections of equal mass that then move with a speed of $2.80 \times 10^3 m/s$ relative to each other along the original line of motion. $(a)$ What is the speed and direction of each section (relative to Earth) after the explosion? $(b)$ How much energy was supplied by the explosion? [$Hint$:What is the change in kinetic energy as a result of the explosion?]

Alex Garger
06:35
Physics 101 Mechanics

(II) To get a flat, uniform cylindrical satellite spinning at the correct rate, engineers fire four tangential rockets as shown in Fig. 8-50. Suppose that the satellite has a mass of 3600 kg and a radius of 4.0 m, and that the rockets each add a mass of 250 kg. What is the steady force required of each rocket if the satellite is to reach 32 rpm in 5.0 min, starting from rest?

Alex Garger
06:38
Physics 101 Mechanics

The $comet$ $Hale-Bopp$ has an orbital period of 2400 years. ($a$) What is its mean distance from the Sun? ($b$) At its closest approach, the comet is about 1.0 AU from the Sun (1 AU $=$ distance from Earth to the Sun). What is the farthest distance? ($c$) What is the ratio of the speed at the closest point to the speed at the farthest point?

Alex Garger
04:09
Physics 101 Mechanics

. Estimate the number of atoms in your body. (Hint: Based on what you know about biology and chemistry, what are the most common types of atom in your body? What is the mass of each type of atom? Appendix $C$ gives the atomic masses for different elements, measured in atomic mass units; you can find the value of an atomic mass unit, or $1 \mathrm{u},$ in Appendix E.)

Alex Garger
04:54
Physics 101 Mechanics

Astronomers using the Hubble Space Telescope deduced the presence of an extremely massive core in the distant galaxy M87, so dense that it could be a black hole (from which no light escapes). They did this by measuring the speed of gas clouds orbiting the core to be $780 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{s}$ at a distance of 60 light-years $\left(5.7 \times 10^{17} \mathrm{~m}\right)$ from the core. Deduce the mass of the core, and compare it to the mass of our Sun.

Alex Garger
07:03
Physics 101 Mechanics

Conservation of Angular Momentum
During a jump to his partner, an aerialist is to make a quadruple somersault lasting a time $t=1.87$ s. For the first and last quarter-revolution, he is in the extended orientation shown in Fig. $11-55,$ with rotational inertia $I_{1}=19.9 \mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{m}^{2}$ around his center of mass (the dot). During the rest of the flight he is in a tight tuck, with rotational inertia $I_{2}=3.93 \mathrm{kg} \cdot \mathrm{m}^{2} .$ What must be his angular speed $\omega_{2}$ around his center of mass during the tuck?

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