Both the SAT & ACT Math sections involve the manipulation of equations and solving linear systems. Percent change formula [(new-old)/old]*100 When you raise an exponent to another power you multiply the 2 exponents When you multiply the bases you add the exponents — For linear functions start with slope. Solve for slope then set up[…]
Mastery of parabolas is essential for math on the ACT and SAT. For parabolas vertex is (h,k) y=a(x-h)^2 + k y=ax^2+bx+c form vertex x= -b/2a
Definitions for Chemistry Labs: – Solution = liquid mixture – Titrant = solution of a known concentration. Use a burette to put the titrant into a solution (in a beaker). – Solute = minor component that is uniformly distributed in the solvent – Solvent = major component that contains the solute – Precipitate = insoluble[…]
Did you know? These are some basics of chemistry that are important to know for the ACT Science section. Elements: – Na = sodium – K = potassium – Ca = calcium – Mg = magnesium – C = carbon – Al = aluminum – S = sulfur – Cl = chlorine – O =[…]
Below are a few of the most commonly known compounds: Glucose – C6H12O6 Hydrochloric acid – HCl Water – H2O Salt – NaCl Octane – C8H18 Baking soda – NaHCO3 Hydrogen peroxide – H2O2
Total mechanical energy = kinetic energy + potential energy Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in an object that is used to do work. It’s the energy in an object due to its motion or position. KE = 0.5mv^2 PE (energy stored in an object) = mass*g*height [g = acceleration due[…]
– Density = mass/volume – Increasing pressure always raises density. Increasing temperature usually lowers density. When water freezes, it is less dense than liquid water. – Force of a spring = kx k is a constant and x is the amount of stretch or compression. – PE(spring) = 0.5kx^2 – Fahrenheit and Celsius F =[…]
– D=RT distance = rate * time – Position is in meters – Velocity is change in position, in meters per second – Acceleration is change in velocity, in meters per seconds^2 – Relative probability: P(X|Y) = P(X and Y) / P(Y) = probability of X given Y
Cellular Respiration: – Occurs in mitochondria – Plants and animals – Converts chemical energy (glucose) to ATP – Solar energy –> photosynthesis—chemical energy –> cellular respiration—ATP – Cell membrane – used for active and passive transport
Monocot = flowering plant whose seeds have one embryonic leaf (cotyledon) Dicot = plant with seed with two embryonic leaves (cotyledons)