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  • 01 Describe the photoelectric effect in terms of the photon Needs revision
  • 02 Identify chiral carbon atoms Needs revision
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    Use the formula: the integral of e to the power x, with respect to x, equals e to the power x plus c.
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    Use De Moivre’s theorem for integral powers: z to the power n equals r to the power n times cis of n theta.
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  1. Physics 2025 · Q8

    Paper 1 · Multiple choice · 1 mark · Diagram

    Unit 3 · Topic 2: Electromagnetism · Electrostatics

    Physics 2025 Paper 1, question 8: a stationary electron released between two charged parallel plates, with four multiple-choice options.
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    Mathematical Methods 2025 Paper 1, question 1: determine the value of a definite integral, with four multiple-choice options.
  3. Chemistry 2025 · Q22

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    Chemistry 2025 Paper 1, question 22: determine the oxidation state of manganese in Mn2O3 and name the ionic compound.

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    Marking guide: the oxidation state of manganese is +3 and the compound is manganese(III) oxide, one mark each.

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  4. Biology 2025 · Q1

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    Biology 2025 Paper 1, question 1: which base pairs with adenine during DNA replication, with four multiple-choice options.
  5. Specialist Mathematics 2025 · Q7

    Paper 1 · Multiple choice · 1 mark · Diagram

    Specialist Mathematics 2025 Paper 1, question 7: a ray drawn on the complex plane, with four multiple-choice options.

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