Need to know formulas for physics/chem on MCAT

[radioactive15]

Is there a compilation of the formulas that we have to memorize for the Physics and Chem (maybe Bio or Biochem too)? It would be cool if someone has previously made a "formula sheet" for all the formulas needed for the new 2015 MCAT. Just checking if anything's out there

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[Cotterpin]

My Kaplan book set came with a "quick sheet" that had all or most of the formulas on there. But it's really hard to say what formulas, if any, you'll actually need on the test. You might only need a couple. It's kind of a luck-of-the-draw situation.

 

[ElectricNoogie]

It's still too early to tell what equations/formulas are must have for the new MCAT but you can look at those quick sheets and then compare them to the official AAMC content outline to see what's still relevant. As more people take the exam this season it will become more clear. Check the official test date threads for insight into what people have seen on their 2015 MCAT exams. You can also peruse this thread as well.

Good luck!

 

[Jelly Bones]

Try to know as many equations as you can but definitely anything related to thermodynamics (very high yield), work/energy, acids/bases, waves/optics, and electricity/magnetism. Also, make sure you know your basic math ie dimensional analysis, logarithms/exponents, trigonometry, etc. As you may have noticed it's a matter of luck but you don't want to skip memorizing a few basic equations and be slapped with a calculation-filled C/P section.

I would also strongly recommend first understanding the implications of the equations wrt the relationships between the variables before memorizing them. If you don't know how to apply an equation or how to use a relationship conceptually there's no point knowing it.