Physics Weekly Journal by B_Mina Samantha Marie

Week 1 - September 17, 2021

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2021-09-17 10:48:59 UTC

1. This topic is very interesting since this is topic wasn't introduced back in JHS, so it really interests me to learn more about it.
2. This topic is very mush engaging especially now that the teacher allows us to present our solutions using the "whiteboard.fi" application.
3. It is hard at first to analyze the word problems since not every word problems requires the same formula, especially now that we also have to recall our lessons in basic calculus last school year.
4. Even though the lesson might seem challenging, the teacher is giving us enough time to absorb it well and repeats some terms when we cannot follow anymore, it is a good way of teaching physics to us despite the consequences the teacher has to endure because he has to teach physics online.

Week 2 - October 8, 2021

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2021-10-08 03:58:48 UTC

1. The topic for this week is interesting and at the same time is quite challenging. The topic about acceleration seems to be easy at first look but as Sir Paul discussed further it started to become complexed since we are adding some formulas that were discussed in our Basic Calculus class last year that was really difficult.
2. The topic this week is engaging for me, in order for me to fully understand and absorb the lesson I have to follow what is being discussed by noting it down by hand so that I will fully comprehend what is happening within the topic.
3. The thing that challenged me in this topic is how they derived the formulas in the instantaneous acceleration.
4. Sir Paul's way of teaching and explaining is good, it is also good that he does a recap of the lesson every meeting for us to recall the topic.

Week 3 - October 15, 2021

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2021-10-15 14:23:36 UTC

1. This week's topic is translation motion, it is very intriguing since we get to use some online websites for simulations of this topic. We get to solve complex problems that was very challenging at first but once you understand the concept of the formulas it gets easier.
2. It is really engaging, as I stated in question 1, there are sites where we can perform simulations about the topic. With these simulations it is easier to visualize the velocity, acceleration, and position of an object at motion.
3. The only difficulty I encountered in the lesson was the problem solving involving the maximum velocity and position function of time. It is difficult to keep up with the phase of some of my classmates since they tend to answer faster. That is why it's harder to cope up with the topic at first.
4. Sir Paul is really great at teaching especially that the topics he is introducing are really challenging and complicated, but even so he gets to engage with us by always asking if we can follow his instructions. It is very helpful that we get to recall lessons every week, that way we tend to understand each lesson and never forget it.

Week 4 - October 22, 2021

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2021-10-22 07:51:04 UTC

1. This week's topic is about the different graphs in motion and as well as the kinematic equations and applications. The topic is very interesting cause it is very fun to learn. I, personally loved solving the velocity and displacement of objects in a given position & time and velocity & time graph.
2. It is very engaging because we have a lot of drills that enhances our skills in solving problems involving the slope and area of graphs, we also solved a lot of problems involving the different kinematics equations.
3. At first, it was hard to determine the equation you are going to use when solving a kinematic problem. However, because we have solved a lot of sample equations, I already had a hang of it, although not as fast as how my classmates do.
4. I have no suggestions for my teacher for he already does his job in a fun and excellent way. Sir Paul doesn't miss the chance to ask how we are doing and if we could follow in the problems he is giving.

Week 5 - November 5, 2021

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2021-11-05 16:07:58 UTC

1. This week is the last week of our first semester. And for the last lesson, we learned about free fall. This topic was quite easy to learn for me. The formulas given were similar to our last topic which is the kinematics equations. This topic explains a lot about the science behind everything that happens around us.
2. This topic is very engaging for me, it's easier to solve since we have already adapted to the solutions from the last topic and with this topic it becomes very easy to analyze the problems.
3. Something I found difficult at first in this topic is that the final answer has to really be precise, like "above the ground" or even "above the origin".
4. Physics is a subject I'm really afraid of because all I ever see when I study this subject is it revolves around math equations as well, however Sir Paul really made the load lighter for he makes sure we understand the lesson and he also interacts with his students.

Week 2 (Second Sem.) - December 1, 2021

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2021-12-02 01:56:12 UTC

1. This week we tackled the Projectile Motion. The topic is familiar for me since we've already discussed it back in the demo class. I find the topic easy to follow as well.
2. The topic is very engaging because we get to do a lot of different exercises that enhances our skills in problem analyzing and problem solving.
3. The thing I had difficulties at first was the terms being used in the problem. I often confuse the range for the y axis. I also get confused as to what initial velocity I should use because I forget that I have to solve first the initial velocity and not use the velocity given in the problem.
4. Sir Paul way of teaching is very calm, and it helps me relax when I get frustrated when solving the exercises. Sir Paul also makes sure that we understand the topic/problem before he moves to the next exercise.

Week 1 (Second Sem.) - November 24, 2021

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2021-12-06 11:22:53 UTC

1. In the first week of the second semester, Sir Paul introduced to us the definition and terms in Projectile Motion. I find the topic still easy since we're just tackling the components in the topic.
2. Although this week doesn't involve solving problems it's still engaging we get to learn the different terms used in this kind of problems as well as the different formulas used.
3. There are no difficulties at all in this lecture for we are only being introduced to the topic.
4. Sir Paul is really a great teacher for he makes every discussion interesting and fun. He also makes us participate in games like angry birds that are relevant to our discussion.

Week 3 (Second Sem.) - December 6, 2021

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2021-12-09 00:07:54 UTC

1. This week we continued answering few exercises about projectile motion. After the exercises, we answered a game about newton's law of motions, which is familiar for us since we have learned about this back in JHS.
2. Since this topic is already familiar, I get interested in recalling the lesson and answering the questions about it.
3. I don't find anything difficult in this topic and at the exercises about projectile motion.
4. Sir Paul's way of teaching is very engaging for he lets us play these kind of games to recall some lessons from JHS, and he also gives us plus points for it.

Week 4 (Second Sem.) - December 15, 2021

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2021-12-15 09:57:30 UTC

1. This week is the last week of school for the year 2021, we have continued discussing Newton's Law of Motion. We also discussed the classifications of forces which was easy for me since we only tackled the concepts.
2. This week's discussion was very engaging since we had a lot of free time to have side stories with Sir Paul, with that all of us gets to be interested with the discussion for our teacher tells interesting stories besides the lesson.
3. I found none of the topics discussed to be confusing or difficult since we have delayed in tackling the problem solving part since we are going into a christmas break.
4. Sir Paul isis very fun especially that he opens a side of him that is Kpop, which is funny because a lot of us in class are also fans of Kpop groups and we get to enjoy every class with him because we get to have "chikas" together just like in face to face classes.

Merry Christmas Sir Paul! I might not seem very active in class for I am really shy and not quite confident in recitations, but I really enjoy your classes and I am glad to be your student because I get to understand Physics better and not hate it because I always thought it would be a subject that I would fail because it seemed hard to understand. Your classes are always fun especially when you get to tell us some of your stories because we can relate to it especially your Kpop side. I hope you enjoy your holidays, Sir!!

Week 6 (Second Sem.) - January 19, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-01-21 13:47:50 UTC

1. This week we only reviewed the concept of Newton's Law of Motion and solved some word problems regarding the second law which is the acceleration. The problems was easy to solve since we would only use one formula and the variables are few.
2. Although there are no recitations this week since we just got back from a health break, the discussion itself is still engaging since Sir Paul would still ask us if we are following his instructions and if we understand the discussion.
3. I don't find anything difficult in this discussion since Sir Paul has explained it very well.
4. Sir Paul's review helps me in keeping up with the topic because our last discussion was before Christmas break and in the first week of discussion I wasn't able to attend due to sickness, with this review I am able to solve problems regarding the second law of physics.

Week 5 (Second Sem.) - January 5, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-01-21 13:48:44 UTC

ABSENT

Week 7 (Second Sem.) - February 2, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-02-04 13:40:13 UTC

1. This week we continued tackling problems involving Newton's Law of Motions. In the recent problems the scenarios included the Atwood's Machine. It was hard at first since we have to consider the three sides of the machine but after a few explanation it was easy to solve. The next topic was about Friction and problems regarding it.
2. The discussion was engaging for Sir Paul was calling names to answer the problems.
3. I find the topics easy to understand and the problems were constructed in the way we could analyze it easier.
4. Sir Paul makes every lesson interesting and easy to understand that's why it is no doubt that we find the problems not difficult to comprehend.

Week 8 (Second Sem.) - February 7, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-02-10 06:28:24 UTC

1. This week we continued tackling problems involving friction. The problems are getting complicated as the topic progresses, and with the added formulas it can be quite confusing but it is still bearable.
2. The discussion is still engaging as we have to continue solving and analyzing problems.
3. I had difficulties at first with what formula to use because not every variable is given you still have to use another formula to be able to use the formula to find the answer.
4. Good thing is that Sir Paul doesn't just solves on his own but he lets us catch up to his phase so that we won't get confused.

Week 9 (Second Sem.) - February 14, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-02-16 04:25:40 UTC

1. This week we tackled a lot of lessons besides continuing the problem solving involving friction. We also discussed the formulas for Angle of Repose and Angle of Uniform Slip. As well as the Law of Interaction.
2. The discussion was engaging since we get to solve problems that's going to be in the CGPS.
3. I had difficulties in solving the problem in CGPS because it has many variables and it was quite confusing, but in the end I was still able to solve and comprehend it properly.
4. Sir Paul is a very fun teacher that's why it is easy to follow his instructions in solving a problem.

Week 10 (Second Sem.) - February 23, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-02-24 03:15:29 UTC

1. This week we tackled 'Work, Power, and Energy'. We focused first with the topic work and energy. Wherein we we discussed the different formulas to solve the two.
2. The discussion is engaging especially when we went to the part wherein we have to derive the formula when solving the changes in the energy of a system.
3. So far, I find the topic bearable since there are only a few variables needed in a formula.
4. Sir Paul is great at teaching physics since he can get us interested in the topic despite it being quite complicated

Week 11 (Second Sem.) - March 2, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-03-03 03:10:19 UTC

1. This week we discussed the Conservative and Non-Conservative Forces. In this topic we learned that there are 4 criterias in order to know if a force is conservative or not. One of which is when work done through a closed loop is zero, the force present is definitely conservative.
2. The discussion was engaging not only because Ms. Gemma was present but because the topic is also interesting and it also involves solutions that we tackled in another subject which is "Calculus"
3. I have no difficulties with the topic discussed since the problems are still quite easy and Sir Paul is still guiding us.
4. Just like what Ms.Gemma stated, we are lucky to have Sir Paul as our teacher in Physics. Even though the topic is hard he makes it seem easy and fun.

Week 12 (Second Sem.) - March 9, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-03-09 04:38:28 UTC

1. This week we tackled Power and Electricity. We discussed the origin of Electricity, wherein it started with magnets. After that we then discussed the ways of how an objects charges.
2. The discussion was still engaging because we get to watch different videos regarding the topic as well as answer some exercises
3. I find no difficulties with the discussion we have this week.
4. Because of the excess time we have, Sir Paul can still make small chitchats with us making the discussion lighter.

Week 13 (Second Sem.) - March 16, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-03-16 07:15:25 UTC

1. This week we tackled about the conservation of electric charges. We learned about problem solving involving the lose and gain of electrons. We also discussed Coulumb's Law, as well as its problem solving.
2. The discussion is engaging because we get to solve problems together and we get to raise questions about the answers in each problem and Sir Paul gladly answered each.
3. I find none of the topics discussed to be difficult since the problems aren't that complex yet.
4. Sir Paul is really happy today that he radiated his energy towards us, it's nice to have a teacher who gets to be in the same vibes as us so that we won't feel scared and we may enjoy the lesson.

Week 14 (Second Sem.) - March 23, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-03-23 11:47:57 UTC

1. This week we focused on answering problems involving charges. From what Newton's Law is applied to the problem, and then to solving the amount of charges in an object.
2. The discussion was engaging for it was quite difficult so Sir Paul often asked if we can follow the solutions well.
3. I find some things quite difficult, but it was already expected since the lesson itself was also difficult. There are some variables that I haven't quite got the grasp of it yet making hard to solve the problem.
4. Even with the topic being somehow difficult, Sir Paul still finds a way to make it seem easy and make us understand more. He asks how we are doing and makes sure we can follow his lesson properly.

Week 15 (Second Sem.) - March 31, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-03-31 11:20:19 UTC

1. This week's discussion was just pure solving of electric charges, magnitude, and forces acted upon a charge.
2. The discussion is still engaging because we all get to solve the problems/exercises together with Sir Paul
3. The problems lately are getting more and more complex because of the different variables added to it. I find it somehow difficult when it is solved in a fast-phased manner.
4. It is good that Sir Paul has provided us with sample videos in solving the problems so that we may go back to it whenever we are stuck in a problem.

Week 16 (Second Sem.) - April 6, 2022

samanthamarieminashsdlabc — 2022-04-06 11:03:52 UTC

1. This week we tackled about a new aspect regarding Electricity. Starting from the flow of charges which is called "Electric Circuit" to the direction of currents which is known as conventional and electron. These two are each other's opposite, wherein the former was discovered by Franklin and stated that positive charges come out from the positive terminal. However, Thomson also discovered electrons and then electron flow was introduced as the flow of electrons from negative terminal to the positive one.
2. The discussion was still engaging even though we discussed more on concepts because there was still a bit of problem solving and analyzation.
3. I fine none of the things discussed to be difficult as of the moment.
4. I am grateful to be Sir Paul's student for 2 years, because of him I learned how to genuinely love subjects that I thought I would hate because I think it would give me a hard time. I am also thankful that Sir Paul continues to teach with enthusiasm despite the things he is going through, thank you po Sir Paul for sticking with us even when you don't feel well. We will always cherish our memories together even if it is only through zoom classes, you made our every class very memorabl hehe <3