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    Binomial theorem double sigma

    Are we allowed to use double sigma to find the coefficient in for example, (1+x)^2n = (1+x)^n (1+x)^n or do you have to expand it and evaluate by inspection?
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    If you ever feel down about English...

    Just remember that this is what year 12s in America are learning about Hint: the first one is 101 Dalmatians
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    HSC Legal Studies Exam Evacuated Bomb Threats

    'six or seven' schools evacuated including ' Willoughby Girls High, Castle Hill High, Thomas Reddall High, Mount Annan High, Elizabeth Macarthur High, Picnic Point High and Jamison High.' Apparently due to bomb threats in emails...
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    Have NESA made the exams easier?

    Relatively speaking, English was easy, and now Ancient History was easy. Do you think all exams will have been changed to become easier due to covid since it is pretty evident some have been changed? Also considering this is the first year for the new maths syllabuses, but for sciences being the...
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    Maths Advanced and Standard are scaled as a single course

    "From HSC 2020, NESA will begin reporting HSC marks for Mathematics Standard and Mathematics Advanced on a common scale. This change was introduced by NESA in part to "[disincentivise] capable students who deliberately choose easier courses for a perceived ATAR advantage". This change means...
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    Atar calculators

    Which atar calculator is the most accurate, because entering the same marks in matrix, talent 100, atar notes, hscninja calculators gives quite a significant difference (matrix in particular is a lot lower than everything else).
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    What is a good raw mark for ext 1 and 2?

    If I wanted a external mark of 95+, what would be the raw mark required for that generally in each?
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    Can you use bounds in 3u

    For motion questions and similar, can you use bounds to integrate or do you have to sub initial values? Also, can you put expressions into the 'd' instead of using substitutions in 3u?
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    Thoughts on the new Quantum Engineering UNSW degree?

    Since it is the first degree in the world
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    How do adjustment points work?

    Do they just add straight onto your atar cause that seems kinda broken
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    Uni degree choice help

    Hi, I currently have a very broad idea of what to apply for and i'm struggling to narrow it down. I originally wanted (but not a strong desire) to study medicine but my UCAT is too low. Would it be worth it to continue trying to get in if i'm not absolutely set on getting in? Also, how much does...
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    Bromine water question

    When bromine water is added to cyclohexene, why and under what conditions does bromocyclohexanol form in addition to dibromohexane? Also, when giving amounts to add for an alkene, alkane and bromine water what amounts should be given? e.g. for 5mL of cyclohexene is 3 drops of bromine water...
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    How important are extracurricular activities to universities?

    I'm worried my extracurricular life is poor as I basically dropped off from them around year 11, so how much will this impact my application?
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    3U/4U topics in new syllabus

    Does anyone have a list of the 3U and 4U topics that are in the prelim and HSC course for 2020? Thanks
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    Proj/Circ past question help

    2001 Q18 c) describe and compare the vertical forces acting on A and B at their maximum heights. I worked out that for A, the force is gravitational force which is equal to mg = 294N. For B, I thought that the force acting on it would be gravitational and tension(??) both downwards which add to...
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    Special Relativity Extended Response

    Q19 2007: Analyse Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity and the evidence supporting it as an application of this model of scientific method. What points do you have to talk about for this question? What i am thinking: -Einstein developed the Theory of Special Relativity from application of...
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    Organic Chem Questions

    1) Explain the reaction of an amine and water in terms of Lewis and Bronsted/Lowry theories. Also, what are the general points you would talk about when asked to refer to Lewis and Bonsted/Lowry in organic chem? 2) How can you convert ethene to a secondary amid without hydration or alkane...
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    Question about atar calculation

    I was checking an atar calculator (talent 100) and is it true that you would need 95 in business studies to be equivalent to a 99+ atar? Are the marks entered the raw marks or scaled?
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    Questions on alcohols (organic chem)

    Outline the steps to convert 2-methylbutane to 2-methyl-2-butanol and name a test to confirm that the product is an alkanol. Using the equation for the reaction of 2-chloro-2-methylpentane with a strong base, will colour change will be observed when the product is mixed with acidified potassium...
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