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Explain what is meant by a critical path.

The critical path is the path from the start to the end event continuously, with the end of one activity forming the start of the next. There is zero float and the project will be completed in the minimum...

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Answered by George C. Maths tutor
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Explain, in terms of atomic energy levels, how an atomic emission spectrum is formed

Absorbed energy results in electron excitation. De-excitation then occurs, whereby electrons fall back down to the ground state. Energy levels are quantised, therefore each line represents a specific freq...

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Can you explain the photoelectric effect?

The photoelectric effect is one of the first pieces of experimental evidence of quantum mechanical phenomena. It describes how a material absorbs light and result in emission of electrons. Using a classic...

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Can you give an example of using the chain rule for differentiation? Example: Let y=(6 + 2x + 2x^2)^3, find dy/dx.

The chain rule is given by dy/dx= (dy/du)(du/dx). If we set u=6+2x+2x2then, y=u3 thus, dy/dx=(3u2)(2+4x) = (3(6+2x+2x2)2)(2+4x). Example does not ask...

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Explain what Fartlek Training is and give an advantage and disadvantage of this type of training.

Fartlek Training is a type of continuous training that involves varying speeds, inclines and terrains meaning intensity changes throughout the workout. It is used mainly by games players e.g. HockeyAn adv...

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