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Science

Physics, Chemistry, Biology & Earth Science

Physics

Motion & Kinematics

  • Velocity: v = d/t (displacement ÷ time)
  • Acceleration: a = (v - v₀)/t
  • Distance (constant a): d = v₀t + ½at²
  • Final velocity: v² = v₀² + 2ad

Newton's Laws of Motion

  • 1st Law (Inertia): Objects at rest stay at rest; objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by a force
  • 2nd Law: F = ma (Force = mass × acceleration)
  • 3rd Law: Every action has an equal and opposite reaction

Energy & Work

  • Work: W = F × d × cos θ
  • Kinetic Energy: KE = ½mv²
  • Potential Energy: PE = mgh
  • Power: P = W/t

Waves & Optics

  • Wave Speed: v = fλ (frequency × wavelength)
  • Reflection: Angle of incidence = Angle of reflection
  • Snell's Law: n₁sin θ₁ = n₂sin θ₂

Chemistry

Atomic Structure

  • Protons: Positive charge, in nucleus, determines element
  • Neutrons: No charge, in nucleus, determines isotope
  • Electrons: Negative charge, orbit nucleus, determines bonding
  • Atomic Number: Number of protons
  • Mass Number: Protons + Neutrons

Chemical Bonding

  • Ionic Bond: Transfer of electrons (metal + nonmetal)
  • Covalent Bond: Sharing of electrons (nonmetal + nonmetal)
  • Metallic Bond: Sea of electrons (metal + metal)

Acids & Bases

  • pH < 7: Acidic (more H⁺ ions)
  • pH = 7: Neutral
  • pH > 7: Basic/Alkaline (more OH⁻ ions)
  • Neutralization: Acid + Base → Salt + Water

Gas Laws

  • Boyle's Law: P₁V₁ = P₂V₂ (at constant T)
  • Charles's Law: V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂ (at constant P)
  • Ideal Gas Law: PV = nRT

Biology

Cell Structure

Plant Cells Only:

  • Cell wall
  • Chloroplasts
  • Large central vacuole

Both Plant & Animal:

  • Nucleus, Ribosomes
  • Mitochondria
  • Cell membrane

Genetics

  • DNA: Adenine-Thymine, Guanine-Cytosine
  • RNA: Adenine-Uracil, Guanine-Cytosine
  • Dominant: Expressed when present (capital letter)
  • Recessive: Only expressed when homozygous (lowercase)

Photosynthesis & Respiration

Photosynthesis: 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

Cellular Respiration: C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP

Earth Science

Earth's Layers

  • Crust: Thinnest layer, where we live
  • Mantle: Largest layer, convection currents
  • Outer Core: Liquid iron and nickel
  • Inner Core: Solid iron and nickel

Plate Tectonics

  • Convergent: Plates collide → mountains, trenches
  • Divergent: Plates separate → rift valleys, mid-ocean ridges
  • Transform: Plates slide past → earthquakes

Rock Cycle

  • Igneous: Formed from cooled magma/lava
  • Sedimentary: Formed from compressed sediments
  • Metamorphic: Changed by heat and pressure