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Archived Discussion => New South Wales => HSC Senior Science => Topic started by: jamonwindeyer on July 14, 2016, 03:05:32 pm

Title: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jamonwindeyer on July 14, 2016, 03:05:32 pm
Here is a place to chat with Senior Science students and ask questions!!  ;D

Senior Science Notes: Available In The Notes Section for FREE!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 14, 2016, 03:08:40 pm
Great! Although i dont have any specific questions now i definitely will in the near future!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jakesilove on July 14, 2016, 03:09:34 pm
Great! Although i dont have any specific questions now i definitely will in the near future!
And although I didn't do this subject, will try to help out as much as possible!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: conic curve on July 14, 2016, 03:11:10 pm
Here's the syllabus just in case anyone's interested: https://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/pdf_doc/senior-science-st6-syl.pdf  :D

Although I don't think that there are many resources for all you senior science kids unfortunately  :'(

What I wish there could be though is that there could be an "extension 1 and extension 2" senior science

Anyways best of luck guys  ;)

P.S. Sorry for the intrusion. I'm not a senior science student  :(
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 14, 2016, 03:12:51 pm
I will get notes on here when i can motivate myself atm im good with being lazy ;D but hopefully this could be a place where all senior science students can get help from not only other senior science kids, but all sciences as there is so much crossover
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jnicko989 on July 15, 2016, 12:25:50 pm
Our teacher gave us a bunch of summaries if anyone wants them - our lessons are outside the timetable so we have to learn it ourselves for the most part.

Does anyone know what this dot point means?

9.3.2.B (Bionics, topic 2 - Heart and Flow of Blood)
Plan and perform an investigation to identify individual aspects that comprise the heartbeat.

What does it mean by individual aspects?
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: EEEEEEP on July 15, 2016, 12:49:09 pm
Our teacher gave us a bunch of summaries if anyone wants them - our lessons are outside the timetable so we have to learn it ourselves for the most part.

Does anyone know what this dot point means?

9.3.2.B (Bionics, topic 2 - Heart and Flow of Blood)
Plan and perform an investigation to identify individual aspects that comprise the heartbeat.

What does it mean by individual aspects?

Some things or factors.

Basically.. Plan and perform an investigation to identify Some things or factors that comprise the heartbeat.
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jnicko989 on July 15, 2016, 01:49:03 pm
I mean like what are the aspects that comprise it? The valves and muscle contractions and stuff?
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 15, 2016, 02:06:42 pm
Im not sure how much you know so i am going under the assumption you want the whole dot point covered, so ill start from the basics up until the extent of what i know.

The heart is compromised of two beats: a 'lub' and a 'dup' the lub is a generally longer, softer sound than the 'dup'. The 'dup' is a high pitched, short sound that represents the snapping shut of aortic valves. This is when the heart relaxes.

Look up heart murmurs seeing as i dont know much on them but..
Normally a heart would go lub-dup---lub-dup---(note the dashes are representative of time)
Bradycardia is abnormally slow eg lub---dup------lub---dup------
Tachycardia is abnormally fast eg lubdup-lubdup-lubdup-

For this experiment i used a ecg (electrocardiogram) with points labelled p,q, r, s, t (if you havent done this let me know and ill explain this) and a stethoscope to see if all of us had 'normal' hearts.
Like all science methods, we wrote a prac report and concluded that we all have normal hearts. Our discussion was as these conditions are quite rare we expected (hypothesised) that none of us had faulty heart conditions that we didnt know about.

Hope this helps!  ;D

Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jakesilove on July 15, 2016, 05:08:48 pm
lub-dup---lub-dup---(note the dashes are representative of time)
 eg lub---dup------lub---dup------
 eg lubdup-lubdup-lubdup-

Love this aha
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 15, 2016, 08:43:40 pm
Haha it sticks in your head the best if someone explains something in a really stupid way  ;D ;D

And explaining "lubdups" is about as unsciency can get :D
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jnicko989 on July 16, 2016, 10:32:40 am

For this experiment i used a ecg (electrocardiogram) with points labelled p,q, r, s, t (if you havent done this let me know and ill explain this) and a stethoscope to see if all of us had 'normal' hearts.
Like all science methods, we wrote a prac report and concluded that we all have normal hearts. Our discussion was as these conditions are quite rare we expected (hypothesised) that none of us had faulty heart conditions that we didnt know about.


We didn't do that experiment - that's probably why I am so lost - I knew partially about the lub dup thing, but that still helped. Would you be able to explain the electrocardiogram? I found the page in my textbook that talks about all of this but like it doesn't what the p, q, r, s and t stand for/represent.
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 16, 2016, 01:55:19 pm
We didn't do that experiment - that's probably why I am so lost - I knew partially about the lub dup thing, but that still helped. Would you be able to explain the electrocardiogram? I found the page in my textbook that talks about all of this but like it doesn't what the p, q, r, s and t stand for/represent.
Hey jnicko, sure!

The best way I can show this to you is through a diagram, so one should be attached.
The electrocardiogram is quite simply defined as a test which tests the electrical activity of the heart (eg the ventricular and aortic valves) to detect problems. It is the typical wave that comes out of the monitor that you see everywhere (like the one that beeps on TV when the patient is alive and flatlines when there is no pulse ;D).
It is important to note however, a "beat" is from P to P, and not from P to T (some textbooks/sources use a "U" as resting time as well but most don't- just putting it out there)

Hope this helps otherwise feel free to ask :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jakesilove on July 16, 2016, 01:58:04 pm
Hey jnicko, sure!

The best way I can show this to you is through a diagram, so one should be attached.
The electrocardiogram is quite simply defined as a test which tests the electrical activity of the heart (eg the ventricular and aortic valves) to detect problems. It is the typical wave that comes out of the monitor that you see everywhere (like the one that beeps on TV when the patient is alive and flatlines when there is no pulse ;D).
It is important to note however, a "beat" is from P to P, and not from P to T (some textbooks/sources use a "U" as resting time as well but most don't- just putting it out there)

Hope this helps otherwise feel free to ask :)

Awesome explanation, fantastic diagram, studybuddy you're a legend.
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 16, 2016, 02:04:40 pm
Awesome explanation, fantastic diagram, studybuddy you're a legend.

Thanks :D If we going to talk about being slower and faster (your favourite jake ;)) the lub---dup------lub---dup------(bradycardia) would have a more gentle slope and in effect will look like the graph has been squashed (from the top). I think (dont quote me) bradycardia is any resting heart rate under 60 bpm

Tachycardia (the lubdup-lubdups) would have a more harsh slope as the heart beats faster. I think (again dont quote me) that Tachycardia is any resting heart rate above 130 or so bpm

Hopes this helps and sorry it didnt sound as smart and sciency as the last explanation and no pretty pictures 😂 ;D
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: Ragdolls on July 18, 2016, 08:12:00 pm
Hi. I just wanted to ask if someone could please explain to me how the sinoatrial node (or natural pacemaker) works [its function in the heart]. I also wanted to ask how electrocardiograms work in terms of what is occurring at each part of the graph (P,Q,R,S,T) in the heart.

Syllabus point:
- explain that specialised tissues in the heart produce an electrical signal that stimulates rhythmic contractions of the cardiac muscle

Thank you.
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 18, 2016, 08:43:51 pm
Hi Ragdolls! Thanks for joining atarnotes! Its great youre posting questions!
(I just lost all of this work that I was just about to post so bear with me if i cut things short)

Lets start with the ECG.
I'll use the terms depolarisation (meaning contracting/contraction) and repolarisation (meaning relaxing/relaxation) as these are the terminology that youll be wanting to use in your response to wow the marker :D
Point P represents the contraction (depolarisation) of the atria (note: plural of atrium, they are in sync)
Points Q, R and S (QRS complex) represents the simultaneous depolarisation of the ventricles and the repolarisation of the atria. It is important to note how fast this complex works. Anything considers above 0.11 seconds is considered abnormal, with 0.08-0.09 seconds considered average.
Point T represents the repolarisation of the ventricles
Point U (I only put this in as it is in some textbooks and so you might get a question on it, but I wouldnt exactly stress this) is simply the resting stage between points P and U, where neither atrium or ventricle is depolarisating or repolarising.

I'll post this before I lose it again and i hope this helps :D
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: Ragdolls on July 19, 2016, 02:13:05 pm
Hi Ragdolls! Thanks for joining atarnotes! Its great youre posting questions!
(I just lost all of this work that I was just about to post so bear with me if i cut things short)

Lets start with the ECG.
I'll use the terms depolarisation (meaning contracting/contraction) and repolarisation (meaning relaxing/relaxation) as these are the terminology that youll be wanting to use in your response to wow the marker :D
Point P represents the contraction (depolarisation) of the atria (note: plural of atrium, they are in sync)
Points Q, R and S (QRS complex) represents the simultaneous depolarisation of the ventricles and the repolarisation of the atria. It is important to note how fast this complex works. Anything considers above 0.11 seconds is considered abnormal, with 0.08-0.09 seconds considered average.
Point T represents the repolarisation of the ventricles
Point U (I only put this in as it is in some textbooks and so you might get a question on it, but I wouldnt exactly stress this) is simply the resting stage between points P and U, where neither atrium or ventricle is depolarisating or repolarising.

I'll post this before I lose it again and i hope this helps :D


Thank you studybuddy7777 :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 19, 2016, 08:06:07 pm
No probs ragdoll enjoy :)

Are you ok with the SA node? It basically works by sending rhythmic electrical impulses to the heart. Its basically there to keep your heart pumping around blood which if, as you know didnt happen, your cells would lyse suffer from 'malnutrition' (idk proper term lol) and you would die.

If you need any greater depth of knowledge feel free to ask me or drop me a msg. Either one is totally fine :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: Ragdolls on July 20, 2016, 07:43:06 am
No probs ragdoll enjoy :)

Are you ok with the SA node? It basically works by sending rhythmic electrical impulses to the heart. Its basically there to keep your heart pumping around blood which if, as you know didnt happen, your cells would lyse suffer from 'malnutrition' (idk proper term lol) and you would die.

If you need any greater depth of knowledge feel free to ask me or drop me a msg. Either one is totally fine :)

Thank you Studybuddy7777. Yes I'm good with the SA node but the explanation was good anyways. thank you. I will ask if i need help.  :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 20, 2016, 07:47:01 am
Thanks and thats good because its what I (and essentially all of AN) is here for ;D
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 25, 2016, 09:23:49 pm
Just putting it out there if you install an app called Tiny Cards (ios has it, android not sure) by Duolingo (the language company yes) you'll see if you search for senior science my glossary on flash cards. 80+ definitions so is certainly worth a look!! Going to put up biology and studies of religion as well for my everyone's gain ;D

Thanks all and feel free to ask any questions, queries, comments, criticisms or the like that you may have! :D
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: vincentso69 on October 08, 2016, 04:52:26 pm
Hey jnicko, sure!

The best way I can show this to you is through a diagram, so one should be attached.
The electrocardiogram is quite simply defined as a test which tests the electrical activity of the heart (eg the ventricular and aortic valves) to detect problems. It is the typical wave that comes out of the monitor that you see everywhere (like the one that beeps on TV when the patient is alive and flatlines when there is no pulse ;D).
It is important to note however, a "beat" is from P to P, and not from P to T (some textbooks/sources use a "U" as resting time as well but most don't- just putting it out there)

Hope this helps otherwise feel free to ask :)

wow this is very useful. I have tried to understand what the lumps ment for so long and this simple diagram is just so easily understood
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: AngelicOnyx on October 10, 2016, 09:53:00 am
Just wondering, but if a question asks for how visible light is used in information systems, could you talk about how we use it for vision? Or is it limited to optical fibres (some of my notes are conflicting)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 10, 2016, 03:13:51 pm
Just wondering, but if a question asks for how visible light is used in information systems, could you talk about how we use it for vision? Or is it limited to optical fibres (some of my notes are conflicting)
Hey AngelicOnyx, sorry for the delay.

Visible light is used in Information Systems. So while you could talk about how we use it for vision, I don't recommend it as vision is a very limited communication. You don't just have to just limit it to optical fibres however.

Actually for vision, you could go on the path of talking about non-verbal communications (eg billboards, smoke signals, posters, mail etc) as vision is needed for it, but don't go talking about how are eyes are important because we see out of them. Sorry if I'm conflicting as well but I'm doing my best and information systems isn't my best topic.

EDIT: Also dont forget that infra-red can be classified under visible light so the use of laser beams and all that could also be brought in to the discussion.

Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: RuiAce on October 10, 2016, 05:38:28 pm

EDIT: Also dont forget that infra-red can be classified under visible light
Wait what?
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 10, 2016, 06:19:33 pm
Wait what?

Technically speaking infra-red can be classified under visible light as you can see laser beams shining. Hence it is a form of communication. The same cannot be said for ultraviolet light simply because you cannot see it.

Just obviously remember it is a different wavelength to visible light
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: RuiAce on October 10, 2016, 06:34:20 pm
Technically speaking infra-red can be classified under visible light as you can see laser beams shining. Hence it is a form of communication. The same cannot be said for ultraviolet light simply because you cannot see it.

Just obviously remember it is a different wavelength to visible light
I thought that red light was just because it emits a bit of red light as well. Not it was also IR.
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 10, 2016, 06:36:40 pm
I thought that red light was just because it emits a bit of red light as well. Not it was also IR.

I'm having trouble following. Infrared light emits red light yes. Red light that we can see. Hence it can be used as a visual communication. Not ideal in my opinion, but the option is there.
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: RuiAce on October 10, 2016, 06:39:33 pm
I'm having trouble following. Infrared light emits red light yes. Red light that we can see. Hence it can be used as a visual communication. Not ideal in my opinion, but the option is there.
Well that's really just utilising the red light that gets emitted alongside IR in my opinion.
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 10, 2016, 06:46:00 pm
Well that's really just utilising the red light that gets emitted alongside IR in my opinion.
Well this is Senior Science not Physics. People seem to be a bit more relaxed on the technicalities here as some people are lucky to remember the difference between IR and visible light ;D
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: AngelicOnyx on October 10, 2016, 09:27:51 pm
Hey AngelicOnyx, sorry for the delay.

Visible light is used in Information Systems. So while you could talk about how we use it for vision, I don't recommend it as vision is a very limited communication. You don't just have to just limit it to optical fibres however.

Actually for vision, you could go on the path of talking about non-verbal communications (eg billboards, smoke signals, posters, mail etc) as vision is needed for it, but don't go talking about how are eyes are important because we see out of them. Sorry if I'm conflicting as well but I'm doing my best and information systems isn't my best topic.

EDIT: Also dont forget that infra-red can be classified under visible light so the use of laser beams and all that could also be brought in to the discussion.

Thanks for the clarification :) Never heard about the infra-red thing though actually, we got it drilled into us that they were different  :-\
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: vincentso69 on October 11, 2016, 03:28:00 pm
Hey guys, does anyone know if we need to know how to read binary

like 000001 0000101 and stuff

(for information system)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 11, 2016, 04:03:19 pm
We only really need to know the very basics. Eg

If 110 codes for 6
and 1011 codes for 11
What does 1111 code for?
a) 12
b) 15
c) 16
d) 20
Answer is below!
Spoiler
The answer is B (looking at the BBcode for this is confusing lol ;D)

Got it right? Congratulations!
Got it wrong? Don't worry there is an easy way to remember.

23+22+21+20= binary code.
There is 1 in the 23 coloumn, so +8. There is also a 1 in the 22 coloumn (+4) 21 (+2) and 20 columns (+1)

Add up 8+4+2+1 and you will get 15!

Say 1001 for example. It would be 9 because there is a 1 in the 20 and a 1 in the 23 column. This is 8+1 = 9.

Hope this helps!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: vincentso69 on October 11, 2016, 05:06:17 pm
We only really need to know the very basics. Eg

If 110 codes for 6
and 1011 codes for 11
What does 1111 code for?
a) 12
b) 15
c) 16
d) 20
Answer is below!
Spoiler
The answer is B (looking at the BBcode for this is confusing lol ;D)

Got it right? Congratulations!
Got it wrong? Don't worry there is an easy way to remember.

23+22+21+20= binary code.
There is 1 in the 23 coloumn, so +8. There is also a 1 in the 22 coloumn (+4) 21 (+2) and 20 columns (+1)

Add up 8+4+2+1 and you will get 15!

Say 1001 for example. It would be 9 because there is a 1 in the 20 and a 1 in the 23 column. This is 8+1 = 9.

Hope this helps!


OMG THANK YOU
this trick is so much easier to under stand

So my prediction for:

1011 = 8 + 0  + 2 + 1 = 11?
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 11, 2016, 05:55:46 pm

OMG THANK YOU
this trick is so much easier to under stand

So my prediction for:

1011 = 8 + 0  + 2 + 1 = 11?

Yep exactly!! You should nail this in the HSC!

(Yeah, funnily enough I was taught this way in Yr 9 IST [computer tech] but not like this in Senior Science, where you actually have to know it less than IST.)

Good luck!! 6 days to go!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: kawther on October 14, 2016, 05:34:49 pm
Guys whats the energy transformation in a fax machine? Thanks a bunchh
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: RuiAce on October 14, 2016, 05:43:26 pm
Guys whats the energy transformation in a fax machine? Thanks a bunchh
On the receiving end, it is just
EMR -> Electrical energy (acquire the signals) -> Kinetic energy (printing)

I'm not too sure about the transmitting end. I reckon it's something along this
Light energy (scan) -> Electrical energy (acquire the signals) -> EMR
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: vincentso69 on October 15, 2016, 07:48:50 pm
"Identify a firsthand investigation where a data logger may be used and state an advantage of using the data logger.(2)"

How would you guys answer this question?

I did something under the lines of :
"a datalogger can be used when determining trends in the temperature of a certain place over a period of time. An advantage of using a data logger is that you do not need to be physically there for the experiment, as the device will automatically record information for you "
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: kawther on October 16, 2016, 09:46:19 am
Hey Guys,

Anyone know what happens in the information transfer process? Like message/encode, transmission, decode? Are we supposed to know what happens in detail or just briefly?
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 16, 2016, 03:02:22 pm
"Identify a firsthand investigation where a data logger may be used and state an advantage of using the data logger.(2)"

How would you guys answer this question?

I did something under the lines of :
"a datalogger can be used when determining trends in the temperature of a certain place over a period of time. An advantage of using a data logger is that you do not need to be physically there for the experiment, as the device will automatically record information for you "

Hey Vincent!
This is good, just make sure you use "computerised/stored onto a computer" in your answer somewhere :)
Also, you can say ph as well as temp :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 16, 2016, 03:05:23 pm
Hey Guys,

Anyone know what happens in the information transfer process? Like message/encode, transmission, decode? Are we supposed to know what happens in detail or just briefly?

Hey kawther,
Yeah it wouldn't hurt to know a bit more in depth but normally this is a multiple choice or 1-2 marker saying basically what is the info transfer process?
Thus you just need to know encode, transmit, decode. It is largely self explanatory from there.
Eg The message gets coded, it gets transmitted by satellite, tower (for eg) and then gets decoded so one can read it,

Hope this helps :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: VW16 on October 16, 2016, 04:17:44 pm
Hey

Can anyone tell me what to write for the history of a pacemaker?

thanks
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: vincentso69 on October 16, 2016, 05:50:07 pm
Hey

Can anyone tell me what to write for the history of a pacemaker?

thanks

I only know 1 aspect of development of the pacemaker.
Which is basically : better batteries overtime (learnt from doing past papers)

Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: kawther on October 16, 2016, 06:12:09 pm
Hey kawther,
Yeah it wouldn't hurt to know a bit more in depth but normally this is a multiple choice or 1-2 marker saying basically what is the info transfer process?
Thus you just need to know encode, transmit, decode. It is largely self explanatory from there.
Eg The message gets coded, it gets transmitted by satellite, tower (for eg) and then gets decoded so one can read it,

Hope this helps :)

Thank you!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: kawther on October 16, 2016, 06:16:30 pm
Hey

Can anyone tell me what to write for the history of a pacemaker?

thanks
1950s - pacemakers were large external devices that worked on AC
1960s - implanted pacemakers with longer life batteries. Sensors were used to detect when the heart was beating so pacemakers provided pacing when necessary
1980s - 1990s- computer technology enabled programable settings in pacemakers
2000s- pacemakers now collect and store information in memory.

Hope this helps!  :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: MEL7401 on March 01, 2017, 10:44:57 pm
Hey! :)
I'm Year 11- does anyone have any effective ways/tips to study for Senior science???
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jamonwindeyer on March 01, 2017, 10:58:42 pm
Hey! :)
I'm Year 11- does anyone have any effective ways/tips to study for Senior science???

Hey Mel! Welcome to the forums ;D

Not for Senior Science specifically, but you should give this a read! It's a big list of creative and powerful study methods ;D besides that - Stay organised, do little bits at a time, write your notes as you go (if you need notes), and do lots of practice! :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: MEL7401 on March 02, 2017, 05:55:14 pm
Thanks!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: JD99 on May 24, 2017, 10:01:36 am
Hey flashcards work really well for Senior Science, as they help memorize the TONNES of definitions!!


from a fellow Senior Science student!! :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: JD99 on May 24, 2017, 10:08:15 am
Oh and I also should have mentioned that Dotpoint books are AWESOME!! just remembered when I started using mine!
it has exam style questions on every dotpoint from the syllabus! very handy!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: biffi023 on August 01, 2017, 03:31:07 pm
hey  ;)
can anyone pls describe anionic, cationic, non-ionic and amphoteric for me in basic terms?.. and what I really need to know about each of them?? i have what kind of charge each one of them is so i can memorise that.. but dont know what they actually mean or what they represent in real life etc..
thanks ppl  ;D
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: ella.suggate on October 13, 2017, 01:08:18 pm
Hello :)

Just wondering if someone could please help me out on understanding the ionisation of a drug in the lifestyle chemistry topic.

Thanks!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenny_trn on October 17, 2017, 07:11:06 pm
Hi!
Does anyone know the response to this point: 'identify the transformation of energy at each stage of information transfer in the following device' but for  Mobile Phones?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: marcorabbitolol on October 17, 2017, 07:50:45 pm
Hi!
Does anyone know the response to this point: 'identify the transformation of energy at each stage of information transfer in the following device' but for  Mobile Phones?

Thanks!

do u mean this?
sound-electrical (sent to switching centre)-electromagnetic (microwave)- electrical- sound
or
sound-coded in mic- transmitted via microwaves from tower to tower- detected by receiving mobile- decoded- sound

i think they r basically the same- just 2 sets of notes saying 2 different things (always ideal the night before the exam) :D
hope that helps
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: Jenny_trn on October 17, 2017, 09:45:29 pm
do u mean this?
sound-electrical (sent to switching centre)-electromagnetic (microwave)- electrical- sound
or
sound-coded in mic- transmitted via microwaves from tower to tower- detected by receiving mobile- decoded- sound

i think they r basically the same- just 2 sets of notes saying 2 different things (always ideal the night before the exam) :D
hope that helps

yeah, thank you! I was looking for the first one, the second one refers to the information transfer process dotpoint. :D
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: zanibalh on December 16, 2017, 09:31:33 pm
guys im so confused, is an emulsifying agent and an emulsifier the same thing? or are they different because I have different explanations for both.
it'll also be great if someone could clarify what an emulsion is. :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: Kate Science on April 16, 2018, 03:38:32 pm
guys im so confused, is an emulsifying agent and an emulsifier the same thing? or are they different because I have different explanations for both.
it'll also be great if someone could clarify what an emulsion is. :)

Heya! You're absolutely right to be confused - science terms get so frustrating! But there is a difference between the two.

So an emulsifying agent is the chemical that allows the emulsion to form (allows the dispersion of oil droplets in water or vice versa).
But an emulsifier is a chemical that stabilises that emulsion once its formed (by increasing the kinetic stability of the particles).
For example, egg yolks are used as an emulsifier in mayonnaise to keep the oil from separating out. The emulsifying agent is lecithin.

And to clarify, an emulsion is a dispersion of tiny tiny droplets of oil in an a watery solution OR tiny tiny droplets of a watery solution in an oil. If you poured some olive oil into a half filled water bottle - the two liquids would form two layers because they are "immiscible" (they do not mix). Crack an egg inside and shake it up for a while - you get mayonnaise!! Mayonnaise is a mixture that has the water and oil components in the drink bottle mixed evenly and the two liquids no longer have separate layers. That's an emulsion.

Other examples include:
Milk (watery liquid with tiny drops of fat (i.e. oil) dispersed)
Cream (fatty liquid with tiny drops of water dispersed in it)

Hope that helps!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: zanibalh on June 21, 2018, 09:10:10 am
Hey guys,

For information systems, how does total internal reflection relate to optical fibres?
& is there a communication process for optical fibres?
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jamonwindeyer on June 21, 2018, 06:47:08 pm
Hey guys,

For information systems, how does total internal reflection relate to optical fibres?
& is there a communication process for optical fibres?

Hi! Optical fibres use total internal reflection to transmit data at the speed of light. Essentially, we take a light signal and modulate it (meaning change its amplitude or frequency) as a way to represent bits of information (say, 1's or 0's in binary). We pass it into an optical fibre, and it travels along it, bouncing from wall to wall - This is total internal reflection. We detect it at the other end and decode the modulation to figure out what was sent in the first place - Hey presto, you've got NBN, or whatever we're using it for.

The comms process (I didn't do SS so this might not be what you need) is the same as pretty much any other communication system. Take your data, code it (that's the modulation), transmit it (total internal reflection), decode the message at the other end (demodulation) and then use the information ;D
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: zanibalh on October 04, 2018, 10:58:28 am
Hey,
How would I do this question?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: S200 on October 04, 2018, 11:06:40 am
I assume you know basic binary?
My working
From what we're given, the letter "A" has the binary number of 01000001, which is 65.
the letter "C" is 01000011 => 67

The digital signal we're given is 01001101, which equals 77.
If the start of the alphabet is 64+1, how much further are we at 77?

77-64=13. The 13th letter of the alphabet is M.

Answer is C.
If you don't know binary
We're given the numbers 1-13.
In the letters "A" and "C", the binary codes both start 0100, so we can assume that this number is relatively constant.

The last four numbers of "A" are 0001
The last four numbers of "C" are 0011.

From the table we're given, we can see that the last four numbers of these two letters correspond to the numbers "1" and "3", which are their respective alphabet locations.
Our given code ends in 1101, which corresponds to the number 13.

again, 13th letter of the alphabet is M
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: LadyWhoAsksTooMuchQuestions on October 19, 2018, 05:23:00 pm
just a quick question...

my class for senior science doesnt event try...for example, half yearlys, one person got band 4 the rest got 3 and below.
fast forward to trials, only like 4 people made it to band 3 (thankfully, i came second for my exam, mark is still horrible) and majority got band 1s.

my teacher has supported us ever since we walked in that room. however, after trial results, she didnt do what she normally did; yell at us. this is where my heart sunk because i feel like she gave up on us, and i pretty much understand why. more than half of the people in my class dont even study.

however, this does not stop me from trying MY best. she even let us know we were one of the worst and the most unseuccessful class she's ever had. it made me sad because she started to tear up.
4 students, on the last day, told her straight up that there was another class having a party and they wanted to go. "okay go, i hope it helps you with your atar" was her response.

here is the question.....if i, for example, get a band 4, but only like 3 or 4 get band 4 and rest get below, would that affect us IMMENSELY?
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: ishhhyyyaaa on October 20, 2018, 11:41:01 am
just a quick question...

my class for senior science doesnt event try...for example, half yearlys, one person got band 4 the rest got 3 and below.
fast forward to trials, only like 4 people made it to band 3 (thankfully, i came second for my exam, mark is still horrible) and majority got band 1s.

my teacher has supported us ever since we walked in that room. however, after trial results, she didnt do what she normally did; yell at us. this is where my heart sunk because i feel like she gave up on us, and i pretty much understand why. more than half of the people in my class dont even study.

however, this does not stop me from trying MY best. she even let us know we were one of the worst and the most unseuccessful class she's ever had. it made me sad because she started to tear up.
4 students, on the last day, told her straight up that there was another class having a party and they wanted to go. "okay go, i hope it helps you with your atar" was her response.

here is the question.....if i, for example, get a band 4, but only like 3 or 4 get band 4 and rest get below, would that affect us IMMENSELY?

hey im in a similar situation - my cohort is really small, probably 10 i'd say???

anyways, we have some 60s 70s 80s one 90

i think if youre doing well you should be fine, but ss is a v low scaler so if you stuff up

youve stuffed up big time tbh
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 20, 2018, 04:42:41 pm
just a quick question...

my class for senior science doesnt event try...for example, half yearlys, one person got band 4 the rest got 3 and below.
fast forward to trials, only like 4 people made it to band 3 (thankfully, i came second for my exam, mark is still horrible) and majority got band 1s.

my teacher has supported us ever since we walked in that room. however, after trial results, she didnt do what she normally did; yell at us. this is where my heart sunk because i feel like she gave up on us, and i pretty much understand why. more than half of the people in my class dont even study.

however, this does not stop me from trying MY best. she even let us know we were one of the worst and the most unseuccessful class she's ever had. it made me sad because she started to tear up.
4 students, on the last day, told her straight up that there was another class having a party and they wanted to go. "okay go, i hope it helps you with your atar" was her response.

here is the question.....if i, for example, get a band 4, but only like 3 or 4 get band 4 and rest get below, would that affect us IMMENSELY?

Major shout out to your teacher, first of all. It sounds like she really cares, and that most of your peers just don't. That's such a shame :(

For you though, since it sounds like you are performing near the top of the cohort, it won't matter. Here is a guide on the process, but to cut out the stuff you don't need, your marks are moderated such that if there are big differences, they stay there. Meaning if the majority of your class is sitting way down below the few of you who do try, their results won't affect yours. It's a complicated process, but that's the end outcome!

Your focus should still be to maximise your HSC results, it's not a free pass by any means - But I wouldn't be worried. NESA rewards those who put the effort in, even if their class doesn't :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: LadyWhoAsksTooMuchQuestions on October 20, 2018, 06:34:45 pm
Major shout out to your teacher, first of all. It sounds like she really cares, and that most of your peers just don't. That's such a shame :(

For you though, since it sounds like you are performing near the top of the cohort, it won't matter. Here is a guide on the process, but to cut out the stuff you don't need, your marks are moderated such that if there are big differences, they stay there. Meaning if the majority of your class is sitting way down below the few of you who do try, their results won't affect yours. It's a complicated process, but that's the end outcome!

Your focus should still be to maximise your HSC results, it's not a free pass by any means - But I wouldn't be worried. NESA rewards those who put the effort in, even if their class doesn't :)


thank you  :)

hey im in a similar situation - my cohort is really small, probably 10 i'd say???

anyways, we have some 60s 70s 80s one 90

i think if youre doing well you should be fine, but ss is a v low scaler so if you stuff up

youve stuffed up big time tbh

thank you, your comment made my heart jump! still scared!


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Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: zanibalh on October 21, 2018, 10:55:02 am
hey guys,

how would you accurately estimate a question like this? (below)

also, is the thredbo landslide a consequence of both human induced and natural combined?
if so, what was the natural?

thanks!

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Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: LadyWhoAsksTooMuchQuestions on October 21, 2018, 08:06:36 pm
is the thredbo landslide a consequence of both human induced and natural combined?
if so, what was the natural?

thanks!


i think the threbdo landslide disaster which occurred in july 1997 was a human activity fault. reason being is because it was not maintained properly. i hope this helps.


hey guys,

how would you accurately estimate a question like this?

I'M CRYINGGgggGGGGggggggggggGGGGggGGGG!!! i hope we dont get a question like THIS!  >:( :-\ :'(  i dont even how to do it :(


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Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: spectroscopy on October 21, 2018, 08:19:09 pm
Just a gentle reminder everyone not to double post if one post will do the trick :)
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: LadyWhoAsksTooMuchQuestions on October 22, 2018, 02:00:12 pm
Just a gentle reminder everyone not to double post if one post will do the trick :)

oh, i didnt know we couldnt double post. whats the problem with it?
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: S200 on October 22, 2018, 04:16:34 pm
oh, i didnt know we couldnt double post. whats the problem with it?
just makes the forum look messy...
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: ishhhyyyaaa on October 23, 2018, 08:22:49 pm
heyy,
can someone please help me with this dot point?

thankyouu!!
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describe the effect of the slope of the land and intensity of the wind on the speed of the bushfire
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: S200 on October 24, 2018, 02:46:40 pm
Well, logically, heat rises, so the bush-fire is faster up-hill.
The wind also can speed up the bush-fire, by heating up the land in front before the fire gets there.
Title: Re: Senior Science Discussion Thread
Post by: prickles on October 24, 2018, 05:11:28 pm
heyy,
can someone please help me with this dot point?

thankyouu!!
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describe the effect of the slope of the land and intensity of the wind on the speed of the bushfire

WIND:
 - Supplies oxygen for the fire
 - Spreads the fire across the landscape

SLOPE
 - Makes access for fire fighters more difficult
 - Heat will rise and dry out vegetation higher up, and possibly igniting it
 - Sparks carried in wind can ignite fires in other places