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    [URGENT!] Dotpoint question on Ethanol

    How would you obtain full marks through answering the following verbs and questions? Justify the potential of ethanol as an alternative fuel. (6 marks) Evaluate the potential of ethanol as an alternative fuel. (6 marks)At times, I can regurgitate the information easily and achieve a few...
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    3U Polynomials Questions

    1. Consider the cubic expression p[x] = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d a) Given that p[x] is an odd function, evaluate b and d f(-x) = -f(x)? Then? b) It is now given that p[x] is monic. What conditions must exist on c for 3 real roots? 2. Factorise f(x)=x^6-x^5-17x^4+5x^3+64x^2-4x-48 So...
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    Maths Q's Polynomials

    1. Consider the cubic expression p[x] = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d a) Given that p[x] is an odd function, evaluate b and d b) It is now given that p[x] is monic. What conditions must exist on c for 3 real roots? 2. Factorise f(x)=x^6-x^5-17x^4+5x^3+64x^2-4x-48 So far I've got factors of 1, 2...
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    BOTH MedEntry and Face2Face. Is it worth it?

    Hey, Since I couldn't post about preparation courses in the MSO forums, I may as well make a thread here. :uhhuh: Is it worth enrolling in both of these companies (f2f or MedEntry) to enhance your chances of getting into Medicine, or just one of them is enough? For people who enrolled...
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    Preliminary Physics and Biology knowledge for the HSC?

    What is all the assumed knowledge in the preliminary course that will be tested in the HSC for Biology and Physics? For chemistry, I know that these foundations will be necessary for the HSC: Ions - formulae, balancing equations - states Type of chem. reactions: ppt (precipitate), redox...
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    Preliminary Physics knowledge for the HSC?

    What is all the assumed knowledge in the preliminary course that will be tested in the HSC for Biology and Physics? For chemistry, I know that these foundations will be necessary for the HSC: Ions - formulae, balancing equations - states Type of chem. reactions: ppt (precipitate), redox...
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    Practical on Superconductors

    Tomorrow, we'll be having a superconductors practical in the lab. I'm not sure why we're having it, as: 1. It's in the HSC syllabus. The HSC starts term 4? 2. My other courses haven't even started the HSC yet, so why should Physics? 3. It's in the 3rd module, from Ideas to Implementation...
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    Help with chemistry and maths questions!

    1. Describe the solubility of sucrose and cellulose. The dissacharide sucrose is very soluble in water while the polysaccharide cellulose is insoluble in water. Sucrose is soluble due to the polar interactions between the molecules, with like dissolving like. Cellulose is insoluble in water...
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    HSC Recommended Texbooks/Study Guides?

    Hey, The HSC will be starting for us in a couple of weeks. I was wondering if any current Year 12'ers or past students can recommend us good textbooks to buy for the HSC year. I'm undecided as to what subject to drop. So my current subjects are: - 2U Advanced English - 3U Maths - 2U...
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    Need help with economics questions!

    1. Explain two advantages of a progressive tax system. 2. Explain two economic benefits of reducing marginal rates of taxation on personal income. Will be posting more up! :)
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    How is 11 units calculated?

    I'll most likely be doing 11 units for the HSC, and I'm wondering as to how it's calculated, with scenario type situations/examples. Thanks.
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    Tips on ways to cram for a physics yearly exam :)

    My physics yearly exam is tomorrow, and I need tips on how to cram one day before the big exam :D. Preliminary Physics was a bore for me, which reflects on my lack of preparation for this subject :). Should I complete: 1. The independent past papers from 2001-2005 and revise through it? 2...
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    Two Economics Essays

    Would anyone happen to have essays for these following questions, or any vital notes for these essay written questions? Distinguish between internal and external economies of scale. What are the main sources of internal and external economies of scale? What might cause internal and external...
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    A few Biology questions! In need of assistance b4 2moro's exam!

    I need all the help I can get with the following questions. Exams begin tomorrow! Gah, I don't feel well about this. Must maintain top 5 ranking. STRESS STRESS STRESS. 1. List one site of mitosis in flowering plants and one site of mitosis in adult mammals, and in each case explain why mitosis...
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    Biology dotpoint question

    Use available evidence to assess the impact of technology including the development of the microscope, on the development of the cell theory.Would anyone happen to have a concise, detailed answer for that dotpoint? Thanks in advance.
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    Biology Practicals

    Has anyone got a list of all the Biology practicals done throughout the year with the summary for each practical? Biology has been a pain for me, with all these substitutes whilst self teaching myself. Last minute cramming won't be harmful :D. Thanks.
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    2008 NSW Preliminary Independent Exams

    Has anyone sat for the recent 2008 Independent Preliminary Exams? Would anyone happen to have questions, answers, or copies they'd like to post for either: Chemistry Physics BiologyMy teacher said to find a recent paper such as the 2008 paper to practice on. So if anyone could possibly scan...
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    'The Catcher in the Rye' quotes + techniques

    Would anyone happen to have a list of significant quotes and techniques with each effect on 'The Catcher in the Rye?' I'll definitely be needing them for a task due tomorrow and for the yearly exams. Thanks.
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    Baulkho/Girraween/Penrith High

    Has anyone received any offers for the schools mentioned by letter? If so, when did you receive it? Thanks.
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    Help with Biology questions!

    Biology Questions: 1. Identify and describe two evidences that Australia was once part of Gondwana (6 marks) 2. Describe the similarities of present-day organisms on Gondwanan continents (4 marks) 3. Talk about the relationship of extant and extinct organisms with two examples (5 marks) 4...
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