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    what proofs do we need to know

    what i meant by my question is what are the main proofs that we need to have a great understanding of ie which questions of which genre appear most in test scenarios. Just as an example would a question on exponentials require you to know WHY differentiating (e^x) an exponential gives you the...
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    what proofs do we need to know

    What are the main proofs we need to know in 3u? Things like the trapezoidal rule, simpsons rule and log proofs dont make sense to me...do i still need to learn them and understand them?
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    Your method of studying for this subject?

    whats better... to do trial papers or hsc past papers (this is for semester exams)?
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    complex numbers

    1)Suppose z is a complex number that lies on the unit circle 0≤arg(z)≤pi/2 Prove 2arg(z+1)=arg(z)
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    How to ace oral presentations

    What is better? To talk faster and have more content OR to have less content but use more expression and emphasis on words
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    Couple of questions

    Why do you need to monitor phosphate? All i have so far is because it can cause algal blooms which kills marine life. Is there anything else i need to add? what is the quantitative test for phosphate? No clue What is the quantitative test for lead? I think its AAS not sure though
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    Difference between trading blocs and free trade agreements

    So my understanding is that trading blocs are formal agreements that exclude other countries; do free trade agreements also exclude countries, or is it an agreement between set countries that is open to other countries?
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    HSC 2016 MX2 Marathon (archive)

    Re: HSC 2016 4U Marathon Realise the fraction and that gives you (cos a)(cos b)-(cos a)(isin b)+(cos b)(isin a)+(sin a)(sin b) note: denominator = 1 as sin^2b+cos^2b=1 =cos(a-b)+isin(a-b) using trigonometric identities (cos expansion and sin expansion)
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    HSC 2016 MX1 Marathon (archive)

    Re: HSC 2016 3U Marathon equation of pq = y=((p+q)/2)x - apq For this to be a focal chord must pass through o,a sub o,a --> a=-apq therefore pq=-1 (not too sure if this would count as proof that its a focal chord but if i recall the textbook states this is general form) b)d(1/4a.x^2)/dx...
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    HSC 2016 Chemistry Marathon

    Re: HSC Chemistry Marathon 2016 Here's a question Relate the structure, properties and uses of polyvinyl chloride and polystyrene. (4 marks)
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    Biopolymer (Biopol) question

    Dotpoint 2.6 says analyse progress in the recent development and use of a named biopolymer What are the recent developments of biopol i was thinking about how they take the strain from cupriavidus metallidurans and put it into E.Coli but they started doing that like 10 years ago, is this still...
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    Argand proofs

    Wait can i just say for I)since its in the 4th quadrant angle is just -theta?
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    Best websites to keep up to date with economics?

    Don't really want to subscribe/pay for sites :/
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    Argand proofs

    I)prove cosθ-isinθ=cis(-θ) II)Prove sinθ-icosθ=cis(θ-pi/2)
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    HSC 2015 MX2 Marathon (archive)

    Re: HSC 2015 4U Marathon Please dont tell me this is a typical 4u question...
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