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    Mass Dillation / Energy Question

    In a particle accelerator, a fast moving particle (with v = 0.99c) decays into two photons, of total energy of 6.2 × 10−27 J. What is the rest mass of the fast moving particle?
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    Hard Induction Proofs

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    prove this by induction

    Prove by induction: 5n + 6n - 1 is divisible by 10 for all integers n
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    limit of (1 - cosx)/x^2

    Find the limit of (1 - cosx)/x2 as x approaches zero
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    Induction

    Prove by induction that n(n + 1)(n + 2) is divisible by 6 When n = 1, n(n + 1)(n + 2) = 6, which obviously works Assume true for n = k, i.e. k(k + 1)(k + 2) = 6M Consider n = k + 1 (k + 1)(k + 2)(k + 3) = 6M/k (k + 3) <--- how do i prove this is divisible by 6?
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    Spacecraft - Landing Issues

    What are some issues associated with landing on the Earth's surface? (and ways to deal with them)
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    Components of Projectile Motion

    What is the mathematical significance of the vertical and horizontal motions being perpendicular?
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    Sequences and Series Question

    Find the sum of the first n terms of Tr = 2r + 2r - 1 (its the sum of an arithmetic and geometric series) I got n2 - n/2 + 2n+1 - 2 But the textbook says n2 + 2n+1 - 2
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    g-force and acceleration of a rocket

    Why is the graph for g-force/acceleration a curve and not linear? See graph:
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    Induction

    Prove that 2n+2 + 32n+1 is divisible by 7 for all integers, n > 0 So far I have: Let n = 1 23 + 33 = 8 + 27 = 35, which is divisible by 7 Assume true for n = k 2k+2 + 32k+1 = 7M Consider n = k + 1 2k+3 + 32k+3 = 2k.23 + 32k + 33 = 2k.8 + 9k.27 = 2k.8 + 9.(3.9k) = 2k.8 +...
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    Volume of Solid of Revolution - Past HSC Exam Question

    A bowl is formed by rotating the part of the curve y = x^4 / 4 between x=0 and x=2 about the y axis. Find the volume of the bowl. From: 2002 Mathematics Exam (2 Unit)
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    Parametrics

    The normals to the parabola x2 = 4Ay at the points P1 and P2 intersect at Q. If the chord P1P2 varies in such a way that it always passes through the point (0, –2A), show that Q lies on the parabola.
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    Applications of Trig Question from Cambridge

    A rotating light L is situated at sea 180 metres from the nearest point P on a straight shoreline. The light rotates through one revolution every 10 seconds. Show that the rate at which a ray of light moves along the shore at a point 300 metres from P is (136) pi m/s. So far I have: 1...
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    Editing a Biki Page

    I'm trying to edit a page on Biki, and even after I log in, I can't edit the page Any help would be good Thanks in advance:rotfl:
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    HSC Physics Textbooks

    what are some good textbooks to use for HSC Physics?
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    Maths Textbooks

    What are the best textbooks to use for HSC Ext. 1 Maths?:spin:
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    Studying for Extension 1 Maths

    What's the best way to effectively study for Extension 1 Maths for Year 12?
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    Selective High Schools & Scaling in the HSC

    Does going to a selective high school make it easier or harder for me to get a good ATAR? Subjects for Year 12: * Maths Ext 1 * English (Advanced) * Physics * Chemistry * Economics :spin:
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    Solubility Rules

    Do I need to remember the solubility rules for HSC Chemistry? :caffeine:
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