David Morabito

SUNY University at Buffalo
Physics tutor

Biography

In my most recent experience I provided online tutoring for students in algebra- and calculus-based physics classes. I enjoyed the opportunity to interact directly with students in order to help them achieve not only the ability to comprehend and solve a difficult problem but also to gain a deeper understanding of physics. It was gratifying to see a student leave the session with newfound knowledge as well as the confidence to apply that knowledge moving forward in the subject.

Education

Phd Physics
SUNY University at Buffalo
MS Computer Science
Rochester Institute of Technology
MA Physics
University of Rochester
BS Physics
Rochester Institute of Technology

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 5 years
1404 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Mastering Motion: Achieving Efficiency Along a Straight Line
Mastering Newton's Laws: Tips for Applying Them Effectively
Understanding Electric Charge and Field: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction and Vectors
Understanding Gauss's Law: A Comprehensive Guide
Understanding the First Law of Thermodynamics: Key Concepts
Understanding the Second Law of Thermodynamics: Key Principles
Unlocking the Secrets of Thermal Properties: Understanding Matter
Understanding Moment Impulse and Collisions for Better Physics
Unlocking the Power of Electric Potential: Exploring its Benefits
Capacitance and Dielectrics: Understanding the Basics
Relativity
Understanding Electromagnetic Waves: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the Power of Gravitation: Exploring the Science Behind It
Unlocking the Power of Potential Energy: Discover the Benefits
Save Energy and Money with Effective Conservation Techniques
Understanding Temperature and Heat: A Comprehensive Guide
Electromagnetic Induction: Understanding the Science and Applications
Unlocking the Power of Magnetic Fields and Forces
Discovering the Sources of Magnetic Fields: A Comprehensive Guide
Exploring the Fascinating World of Quantum Physics
Exploring the Wonders of Atomic Physics: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the Fascinating World of Nuclear Physics
Discover the Fascinating World of Particle Physics Today
Mastering Integrals: Tips and Tricks for Calculus Success
Motion in 2d or 3d
Discovering the Fundamentals: Newton's Laws of Motion Explained
Mastering the Rotation of Rigid Bodies: Tips & Techniques
Explore the Fascinating Dynamics of Rotational Motion
Understanding Equilibrium and Elasticity: A Comprehensive Guide
Unlock the Power of Kinetic Energy: Boost Your Efficiency Today
Gravity, Planetary Orbits
Unlock the Secrets of Fluid Mechanics with Our Expert Guide
Fluid Mechanics

David's Textbook Answer Videos

18:10
University Physics with Modern Physics

A small rock with mass 0.20 kg is released from rest at point A, which is at the top edge of a large, hemispherical bowl with radius $R =$ 0.50 m ($\textbf{Fig. E7.9}$). Assume that the size of the rock is small compared to $R$, so that the rock can be treated as a particle, and assume that the rock slides rather than rolls. The work done by friction on the rock when it moves from point $A$ to point $B$ at the bottom of the bowl has magnitude 0.22 J. (a) Between points $A$ and $B$, how much work is done on the rock by (i) the normal force and (ii) gravity? (b) What is the speed of the rock as it reaches point $B$? (c) Of the three forces acting on the rock as it slides down the bowl, which (if any) are constant and which are not? Explain. (d) Just as the rock reaches point $B$, what is the normal force on it due to the bottom of the bowl?
Figure E7.9 (Figure can't copy)

Chapter 7: Potential Energy and Energy Conservation
Section 1: Gravitational Potential Energy
David Morabito
10:12
University Physics with Modern Physics

Crossing the River I. A river flows due south with a speed of 2.0 $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s} . \mathrm{A}$ man steers a motorboat across the river; his velocity relative to the water is 4.2 $\mathrm{m} / \mathrm{s}$ due east. The river is 800 \mathrm{m}$ wide. (a) What is his velocity (magnitude and direction) relative to the earth? (b) How much time is required to cross the river? (c) How far south of his starting point will he reach the opposite bank?

Chapter 3: Motion in Two or Three Dimensions
David Morabito
10:45
University Physics with Modern Physics

Muons are unstable subatomic particles that decay to electrons with a mean lifetime of 2.2$\mu \mathrm{s}$ . They are produced when cosmic rays bombard the upper atmosphere about 10 $\mathrm{km}$ above the earth's surface, and they travel very close to the speed of light. The problem we want to address is why we see any of them at the earth's surface. (a) What is the greatest distance a muon could travel during its 2.2 -\mus lifetime? (b) According to your answer in part (a), it would seem that muons could never make it to the ground. But the $2.2-\mu \mathrm{s}$ lifetime is measured in the frame of the muon, and muons are moving very fast. At a speed of $0.999 c,$ what is the mean lifetime of a muon as measured by an observer at rest on the earth? How far would the muon travel in this time? Does this result explain why we find muons in cosmic rays? (c) From the point of view of the muon, it still lives for only $2.2 \mu s,$ so how does it make it to the ground? What is the thickness of the 10 $\mathrm{km}$ of atmosphere through which the muon must travel, as measured by the muon? Is it now clear how the muon is able to reach the ground?

Chapter 37: Relativity
David Morabito
03:23
Fundamentals of Physics

Each of the uncharged capacitors in Fig. $25-27$ has a capacitance of 25.0$\mu \mathrm{F}$ . A potential difference of $V=4200 \mathrm{V}$ is established when the switch is closed. How many
coulombs of charge then pass
through meter $\mathrm{A}$ ?

Chapter 25: Capacitance
David Morabito
08:53
Fundamentals of Physics

In Fig. $21-43,$ six charged particles surround particle 7 at radial distances of either $d=1.0 \mathrm{cm}$ or $2 d,$ as drawn. The charges are
$q_{1}=+2 e, q_{2}=+4 e, q_{4}=+e, q_{4}=+2 e, q_{5}=+2 e, q_{6}=+8 e, q_{7}=+6 e$
with $e=1.60 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C} .$ What is the magnitude of the net electrostatic force on particle 7 ?

Chapter 21: Coulomb's Law
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David's Quick Ask Videos

03:23
Physics 102 Electricity and Magnetism

Each of the uncharged capacitors in Fig. $25-27$ has a capacitance of 25.0$\mu \mathrm{F}$ . A potential difference of $V=4200 \mathrm{V}$ is established when the switch is closed. How many
coulombs of charge then pass
through meter $\mathrm{A}$ ?

David Morabito
08:54
Physics 102 Electricity and Magnetism

In Fig. $21-43,$ six charged particles surround particle 7 at radial distances of either $d=1.0 \mathrm{cm}$ or $2 d,$ as drawn. The charges are
$q_{1}=+2 e, q_{2}=+4 e, q_{4}=+e, q_{4}=+2 e, q_{5}=+2 e, q_{6}=+8 e, q_{7}=+6 e$
with $e=1.60 \times 10^{-19} \mathrm{C} .$ What is the magnitude of the net electrostatic force on particle 7 ?

David Morabito
08:25
Physics 101 Mechanics

An interstellar space probe is launched from Earth. After a brief period of acceleration, it moves with a constant velocity, 70.0% of the speed of light. Its nuclear - powered batteries supply the energy to keep its data transmitter active continuously. The batteries have a lifetime of 15.0 years as measured in a rest frame. (a) How long do the batteries on the space probe last as measured by mission control on Earth? (b) How far is the probe from Earth when its batteries fail as measured by mission control? (c) How far is the probe from Earth as measured by its built - in trip odometer when its batteries fail? (d) For what total time after launch are data received from the probe by mission control? Note that radio waves travel at the speed of light and fill the space between the probe and Earth at the time the battery fails.

David Morabito
08:37
Physics 101 Mechanics

(Figure 1)A relief airplane is delivering a food package to a
group of people stranded on a very small island. The island is too
small for the plane to land on, and the only way to deliver the
package is by dropping it. The airplane flies horizontally with
constant speed of 322 km/hour at an altitude of 875 m . The
positive x and y directions are defined in the figure. For all
parts, assume that the "island" refers to the point at a distance D
from the point at which the package is released, as shown in the
figure. Ignore the height of this point above sea level. Assume
that the free-fall acceleration is g = 9.80 m/s2 . If the package
is to land right on the island, at what horizontal distance D from
the plane to the island should the package be released? What is the
speed vf of the package when it hits the ground?
Part B - If the package is to land right on the island, at
what horizontal distance D from the plane to the island should
the package be released?
Part C - What is the speed vf of
the package when it hits the ground?

David Morabito
08:37
Physics 101 Mechanics

Experiment: |A| = 10, θA = 30°, |B| = 15, θB = 135°, then Ax = 10·cos30° = 8.66, Bx = 15·cos135° = -10.61
Ay = 10·sin30° = 5.00, By = 15·sin135° = 10.61
Cx = 8.66 + (-10.61) = -1.95, Cy = 5 + 10.61 = 15.61
C = [(-1.95)^2 + (15.61)^2]^1/2 = 15.73, θc = tan^-1(15.61/(-1.95)) = -82.88°
Draw this vector addition on your graph paper. Use a scale where 10 units is 10 cm.

Question: A force F1 of magnitude 6.00 units acts on an object at the origin in a direction θ = 30.0° above the positive x-axis (Fig.). A second force F2 of magnitude 5.00 units acts on the object in the direction of the positive y-axis. Find the magnitude and direction of the resultant force F1 + F2. Also, draw a vector addition diagram.

David Morabito
08:47
Physics 101 Mechanics

Q4 Prob 2: A 0.15 kg tennis ball is dropped from a height of 2.1 m onto a concrete slab where it bounces back up to a height of 0.75 m. There is only vertical motion in this problem. Use conservation of energy to answer a. and b.
a) With what velocity does the tennis ball hit the concrete?
b) With what velocity does the tennis ball leave the concrete after the bounce?
c) If the tennis ball is in contact with the concrete for 0.015 s, what force was exerted by the concrete onto the tennis ball?

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