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FinanceBeginner
Compound Interest Formula: The Mathematics of Wealth Building
A = P(1 + r/n)^(nt)
Understand how compound interest creates exponential growth and why Einstein called it the eighth wonder of the world.
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Break down complex mathematical and scientific formulas into understandable concepts. Learn not just how to use them, but why they work.
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The Quadratic Formula: Why It Works and When to Use It
x = (-b ± √(b²-4ac)) / 2a
Demystify the most famous formula in algebra. Learn the derivation, understand each component, and see real-world applications.
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PhysicsBeginner
F = ma: Understanding Force, Mass, and Acceleration
F = ma
Explore Newton's second law through everyday examples, from car crashes to rocket launches.
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MathematicsBeginner
Pythagorean Theorem: More Than Just Right Triangles
a² + b² = c²
Discover the surprising applications of a²+b²=c² in GPS technology, computer graphics, and architecture.
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ChemistryIntermediate
The Ideal Gas Law: PV = nRT Explained Simply
PV = nRT
Master the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature with practical examples from weather to cooking.
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StatisticsAdvanced
The Bell Curve: Understanding Normal Distribution
f(x) = (1/σ√2π)e^(-½((x-μ)/σ)²)
Why does everything from test scores to heights follow this pattern? Explore the mathematics behind nature's most common curve.
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Essential Formula Quick Reference
Area of Circle
A = πr²
Where r is the radius
Distance Formula
d = √[(x₂-x₁)² + (y₂-y₁)²]
Distance between two points
Slope Formula
m = (y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)
Slope of a line
Simple Interest
I = PRT
Principal × Rate × Time
Speed Formula
v = d/t
Velocity = Distance/Time
Percentage Change
% = (New-Old)/Old × 100
Percentage increase/decrease
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