What are the essential equations for projectile motion and other physics topics?

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In summary, the individual is in a desperate situation as their teacher lost the equation cards for their final exam. They are seeking help in identifying the essential equations for projectile motion, torque, simple harmonic motion, waves, fluid statics, lenses/mirrors and diffraction, magnetism, and gravitation. They offer a lifetime of thanks for any assistance and mention a website that may have the equations. Another individual suggests working through projectile motion questions from first principles and provides three useful kinematic equations. It is also mentioned that one should know all the required formulae by heart. The individual acknowledges not having studied enough for the final and others offer additional resources for equations. Ultimately, it is suggested to relax and enjoy life instead of stressing.
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I need some help desparately. My teacher allowed us to bring cards to the final with some equations, only my dumbass teacher lost it so I'm screwed atm. I need to know the essential equations for projectile motion (there's 6 I believe) and the ones for:

- Torque
- Simple Harmonic Motion
- Waves
- Fluid Statics
- Lenses/Mirros and Diffraction
- Magnetism
- Waves
- Gravitation

Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. I don't have much to offer except a lifetime worth of thanks. Please help as I am in a very desparate situation at the moment. Cheers.
 
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I never memorise any equations for projectile motion, it is better to work through them from first principles. That way you can always do it. You can solve all project motion questions applying basic physics principles, however, three useful kinematic equations to remember are;

[tex]v = u + at[/tex]

[tex]s = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2[/tex]

[tex]v^2 = u^2 + 2as[/tex]

As for all the others, you should know all the required formulae off by heart. It sounds to me as if someone has not studied for their final.
 
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Try wikipedia or http://scienceworld.wolfram.com/ or something of the kind...

However, I think your case is a bit hopeless if you discover that on the evening of a final, you know. Rather have a beer and enjoy life :biggrin:
 
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Ah thanks a lot guys. And yes, hoote, you are somewhat correct. I have studied the methods for solving, just never got around to memorizing the equations or remembering which ones to use lol. Cheers everyone! (Thanks for that link btw, VERY good link)
 

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