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Mathematical Formulas & Relationships

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This Grade 7-9 Mathematical Formulas and RelationshipsMathematical Formulas and Relationships PowerPoint is designed to compile all the mathematical formulas and related concepts students will be introduced to and be expected to understand by the end of Grade 9. ( Many of these are expanded on in High School )

The Grade Level where you will find each of the mathematical relationship concepts, and in which unit it is introduced, is provided in the upper right hand corner of each slide.

UnitsUnits: 1-5 Grade LevelGrade Level: 7-9


Manipulating FormulasManipulating FormulasWhen given a formula for a scientific principle, the variables within the formula are either known or unknown. To know how to manipulate the formula you are given is important to be able to solve the formula for the unknown variable. You could memorize the three formulas independently or understand how to manipulate one formula you will need to memorize. Another technique is to use an alternative shortcut method.

Scientific Formulas and Mathematical EquationsScientific Formulas and Mathematical EquationsA mathematical equation is an equality between variables containing an unknown number as well as other numbers which are known. Scientific Formulas with one unknown variable.

(Example: density is mass to volume ratio of a substance)

d = M / Vd = M / V

To "solve the equation" means to find which value of the unknown number. If the equation is a scientific calculation, its solution tells what to expect from the design, experiment or observation. A formula expresses a relationship between known numbers and an unknown number. If you are given the values of all except one of the numbers, the unknown number can be found by manipulating the formula.

d = M / Vd = M / V m = d x Vm = d x V V = M / d V = M / d

Unit: Mix and Flow of Matter

Grade Level: 8


DensityDensity

Density (d) = mass (m) / volume (V)Density (d) = mass (m) / volume (V)

mass (m) = Density (d) X volume (V)

volume (V) = mass (m) / Density (d)

Density CalculationsDensity Calculations (Shortcut Memory Method Shortcut Memory Method )This simple equation will help you figure out how to solve density problems:

_M__M_d Vd V

For example: cover up the M. This leaves you with dV or d X V (ignore the fact that it is in the denominator).

Density times volume will give you mass.

You can also check it out by way of the units: (g / cm3) x cm3 cancels out the volume unit leaving grams, the desired unit for mass.


Grade Level: 8

Simply cover up whichever value you need to calculate and the other two are shown in their proper placement,

either multiplied or divided.


Force is a push or a pull on an object.It is measured in Newtons (N).

The upward force of a fluid on an object is called its buoyant force, which is also measured in Newtons.

Calculation of Buoyant Force

Buoyant Force = Weight in Air - Weight in LiquidBuoyant Force = Weight in Air - Weight in Liquid


Grade Level: 8


PhotosynthesisPhotosynthesis

Light Energy + Carbon Dioxide + Water Food (Sugars and Starches) + Oxygen

Cellular RespirationCellular Respiration

Food (Sugars & Starches) + Oxygen Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy (used by living things)

Unit: Interactions and Ecosystems

Grade Level: 7

Units of Mass and ForceUnits of Mass and Force

'Kilo' means one thousand (1000) and is equal to 1000 grams.

Very small masses are measured in milligrams (mg). 1000 mg. equal 1 g.

The standard unit for measuring force is called a NewtonNewton (N). One Newton is the amount of force needed to hold up a mass of 100g.

Unit: Structures and Forces

Grade Level: 7


Flow Rate/Viscosity

Flow rate is measured as the volume movement of a fluid past a given point per second. Units used, at this level in science, are ml divided by seconds.

Rate of fluid flow, is the volume of fluid which passes through a given surface per unit time. It is usually represented by the symbol Q

Given an area A, and a fluid flowing through it with uniform velocity v with an angle θ away from the perpendicular to A, the flow rate is: Q = A x V x cosθ

In the special case where the flow is perpendicular to the area A, that is, θ = 0, the volumetric flow rate is: Q = A x V

We explore flow rateflow rate when we learn about, examine and explore the concept of viscosity.viscosity.


Grade Level: 8


Pressure is the amount of force applied in a given area.

It is measured in pascals (Pa)

1 pascal (Pa) equals a force of 1 Newton (N) over a given area of 1m2

1Pa =1N / 1m2

The more force applied to a given area, the greater the pressure.The formula to calculate pressure is P = F / A

The ‘ shortcut ’ formula is:

_F__F_ P AP A

Remember: cover the unknown part of the formula to determine what you have to do.

Most measurements of pressure are in kilopascals (kPakPa)

Note: 1kPa = 1000 Pa1kPa = 1000 Pa

Pressure can also be measure in N/cm2


Grade Level: 8


The LAW OF REFLECTIONLAW OF REFLECTION states that:

the angle of incidence equals the angle of reflectionthe angle of incidence equals the angle of reflection

The incident ray, the normal line and the reflected ray all lie in the same plane(an imaginary flat surface)

Unit: Light and Optical Systems

Grade Level: 8


Mechanical AdvantageMechanical AdvantageA machine makes work easier for you by increasing the amount of force that you exert on an object. This produces a mechanical advantage, which is the amount of force that is multiplied by the machine. The force applied to the machine (by you) is the input forceinput force. The force that is applied to the object (by the machine) is the output output forceforce.

Calculating Mechanical AdvantageCalculating Mechanical AdvantageThe mechanical advantage of a machine is the output force divided by the input force.

MA = Output Force Input Force

The mechanical advantage is the force ratio of a machine.

MA = F inputinput

F output output

F = Force is measured in Newtons ( N )

The more a machine multiplies the force, the greater is the mechanical advantage of the machine.

Unit: Mechanical Systems

Grade Level: 8


Speed RatioSpeed RatioSpeed measures the distance an object travels in a given amount of time. The measure of how a machine affects speed is called the speed ratio. It is calculated by dividing the input distanceinput distance by the output distanceoutput distance.

SR = SR = Input distanceInput distance Output distanceOutput distance

SR = SR = d d inputinput

d d outputoutput

dd = distance ( mm )

Using the formula provided, you can calculate the speed ratio of any device, like the gears provide on a 21 speed bicycle.


Grade Level: 8


EfficiencyEfficiency is a measure of how well a machine or a device uses energy. The more energy that is lost, the less efficient a machine is. Efficiency is represent in %.

Efficiency = Efficiency = Mechanical Advantage Mechanical Advantage X 100 X 100 Speed RatioSpeed Ratio

In complex machines, there are many subsystems that are affected by friction and other factors. Because of this, most complex machines are not very efficient. The efficiency of any machine measures the degree to which friction and other factors reduce the actual work output of the machine from its theoretical maximum. A frictionless machine would have an efficiency of 100%.

A machine with an efficiency of 20% has an output only one fifth of its theoretical output. The efficiency of a machine is equal to the ratio of its output (resistance multiplied by the distance it is moved) to its input (effort multiplied by the distance through which it is exerted); it is also equal to the ratio of the AMAAMA (actual mechanical advantage) to the IMAIMA (ideal mechanical advantage) . This does not mean that low-efficiency machines are of limited use. An automobile jack, for example, must overcome a great deal of friction and therefore has low efficiency, but it is extremely valuable because small effort can be applied to lift a great weight.

NO MACHINE CAN BE 100% EFFICIENT !!!!NO MACHINE CAN BE 100% EFFICIENT !!!!


Grade Level: 8


Calculating WorkCalculating WorkThe amount of work is calculated by multiplying the force times the distance the object moves. The formula looks like this:

W = F x dW = F x d

Force is measured in NewtonsNewtons and distance is measured in metersmeters.

The resulting work unit is called a joulejoule, named after the English scientist James James JouleJoule


Grade Level: 8


Work and MachinesWork and MachinesThe work done with a machine is the same as the work done without it. This can be shown by calculating work input and work output.

Work inputWork input is the work needed to use, or operate the machine

Work outputWork output is the work done by the machine.

Work and FrictionWork and FrictionFriction is the reason that work input does not equal work output in real situations. Friction affects the machine’s efficiency.

EfficiencyEfficiency can be calculated using work input and work output.


Grade Level: 8


The mechanical advantagemechanical advantage in a hydraulic system comes from the fluid pressure in the system.

Calculating the input force and the output force will give you the Mechanical Advantage of the system.

MA = MA = Output forceOutput force Input forceInput force

MA = FMA = Foo XX d doo ____________ FFii XX d dii


Grade Level: 8


Pressure and Mechanical AdvantagePressure and Mechanical AdvantageThe reason for the large mechanical advantage in a hydraulic system is the ability of The reason for the large mechanical advantage in a hydraulic system is the ability of the fluid to transmit pressure equally. It allows you to use a small force on the small the fluid to transmit pressure equally. It allows you to use a small force on the small piston to produce a larger force on the large piston.piston to produce a larger force on the large piston.

p = p = FF AA

From Pascal’s law, we know that the pressure the small piston creates is the same From Pascal’s law, we know that the pressure the small piston creates is the same everywhere in the fluid. So the large piston has a larger area and is able to multiply everywhere in the fluid. So the large piston has a larger area and is able to multiply the pressure because of its larger area. The force and area at each piston act as the pressure because of its larger area. The force and area at each piston act as ratios that have to be equal.ratios that have to be equal.

By solving this ratio you will find that the forces created within a hydraulic system By solving this ratio you will find that the forces created within a hydraulic system provides very large mechanical advantages - making them useful in many provides very large mechanical advantages - making them useful in many applications.applications.


Grade Level: 8


Chemical Formulas and EquationsChemical Formulas and EquationsA chemical formulachemical formula tells how many of each type of atom is present in the molecule. A compound made from two elements is called a binary compoundbinary compound.

There are many chemical formulas within the Matter and Chemistry unit. Most of these formulas are used to help us understand the process involved, when matter changes from one form to another; either with energy, or giving off energy.

To understand chemical formulas, it is necessary to be acquainted with and be able to interpret information about, various elements that form together as compounds and interact in chemical equations.

In a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants,In a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants,is always equal to the total mass of the products.is always equal to the total mass of the products.

Acids and bases react together when they are mixed. This type of reaction is called neutralizationneutralization. When the acid and the base are used up, salt salt and waterwater are produced.

Hydrochloric Acid + Sodium Hydroxide -------» Salt + Water

HCl + NaOH ------ » NaCl + H2O

Unit: Matter and Chemical Change

Grade Level: 9


ppm – parts per millionppm – parts per million

ConcentrationConcentration is the measure of how much of a given substance is mixed with another substance. This usually applies to homogeneous solutions, where it refers to the amount of solute in a solvent.

Parts Per Million, or ppm represents the concentration of the solute in the solvent.Parts Per Million, or ppm represents the concentration of the solute in the solvent.The grams of a solute, in the ml of solvent. The grams of a solute, in the ml of solvent.

X X 101066

To To concentrateconcentrate a solution, add more solute, or reduce the amount of solvent. (higher a solution, add more solute, or reduce the amount of solvent. (higher ppm)ppm)To To dilutedilute a solution, add more solvent, or reduce the amount of solute. (lower ppm) a solution, add more solvent, or reduce the amount of solute. (lower ppm)

Less ppmLess ppm More ppmMore ppm

Unit: Environmental Chemistry

.Grade Level: 9

Solute (g)

Solvent (ml)


Ohm's LawGeorg Simon Ohm, a mathematician, proved a link between voltage (V), current (I) and resistance (R). The unit of resistance was named after him, the ohm.Ohm's Law states:

as long as temperature stays the samethe resistance of a conductor stays constant,

and the current is directly proportional to the voltage applied

R=V/IOHM'S LAW EQUATIONSOHMSVOLTS ÷ AMPERESVOLTS ² ÷ WATTSWATTS ÷ AMPERES ²

VOLTSSQRT ( WATTS × OHMS )WATTS ÷ AMPERESAMPERES × OHMS

AMPSVOLTS ÷ OHMSWATTS ÷ VOLTSSQRT ( WATTS ÷ OHMS )

WATTSVOLTS ² ÷ OHMSAMPS ² × OHMSVOLTS × AMPS

Unit: Electrical Principles &

Technologies .Grade Level: 9


Power is the rate at which a device converts energy. The unit of power is the watt (W), which is equal to 1 joule per second. For an electrical device the power is the current multiplied by the voltage.

(P) Power in watts (I) current in amperes (V) voltage in volts

P = I x V I = P / V V = P / I

Shortcut _P_ I V

(E) Energy in joules (P) Power in watts (J/s) (t) time in seconds

E = P x t P = E / t t = E / P

Shortcut _E_ P t




The efficiency of an electrical device …is the ratio of the useful energy that comes out of a device to the total energy that went in. The more input energy converted to output energy, the more efficient the device is.

% Efficiency = Joules of useful output x 100% Joules of input energy

USC researchers are at work refining and miniaturizing a new kind of fuel cell, one that uses biological processes to continuously generate electricitybiological processes to continuously generate electricity.

A basic working design exists. Now underway is a systematic effort by a large interdisciplinary team of biologists, earth scientists and engineers to improve every aspect of this “bactery”– from the mechanical components to the nutrient medium to the bacteria themselves.

The goal is to increase the device’s efficiency 1000-foldincrease the device’s efficiency 1000-fold.




TriangulationTriangulation is based on the geometry of a triangle. By measuring the angles between the baseline and a target object, you can determine the distance to that object.

To measure the distance indirectly, you needto know the length of one side of the triangle (baseline) and the size of the angles created when imaginary lines are drawn from the ends of the baseline to the object.

ParallaxParallax is the apparent shift in position of a nearby object when the object is viewed from two different places. Astronomers use a star’s parallax to determine what angles to use when they triangulate the star’s distance from the Earth. The larger the baseline, the more accurate the result. The longest baseline that astronomers can use is the diameter of Earth’s orbit. Measurements have to be taken six months apart to achieve the diameter of the orbit.



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