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The element of a cone has length L. For what height H (with respect to L) will the volume of the cone be the largest?

This is a good exercise to introduce student to the idea of derivatives and their possible practical use.
Firstly, I should draw the cone and notice that its volume is equal to 1/3piH*R

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Answered by Max K. Maths tutor
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Throughout history there have been many factors that have helped to improve surgery and the understanding of anatomy. How important has war been in improving surgery and the understanding of anatomy compared with other factors?

An accurate understanding of human anatomy escaped medical academics throughout much of western history. Over time, numerous factors allowed for a better understanding of anatomy, and by extension, surger...

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Answered by Paula L. History tutor
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Translate and explain: ‘durnivāratvāt’

Durnivāratvāt is an abstract noun in the ablative case. This construction is frequent in philosophical texts and is most often used to denote a reason. It literally means 'because of difficult-to...

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Answered by Valters N. Sanskrit tutor
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Explain some of the advantages and disadvantages of First-Past-The-Post.

First-Past-The-Post (FPTP) is used during the UK general elections, which take place every five years under the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act 2011. Under this electoral system, each constituency elects one M...

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Answered by Amelia M. Politics tutor
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How does a catalyst effect the rate of reaction?

Overall the catalyst increases the rate of reaction. It does this by adding an alternative pathway for the reagents to react, this alternative path way has a much lower activation energy than the original...

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Answered by Thomas C. Chemistry tutor
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