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Given that Sin(A) = 1/sqrt(3), show that Tan(A) = 1/sqrt(2)

Using: Tan(x) = Sin(x)/Cos(x)

Using: Cos(x) = sqrt(1-Sin2(x))

Cos(A) = sqrt(1-Sin2(A)) = sqrt(1-1/3) = sqrt(2)/sqrt(3)

Therefore: Tan(A) = Sin(A)/Cos(A) = (1/sqr...

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Answered by Sameh H. Maths tutor
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What is the "chain rule"?

The "chain rule" is a handy little tool that we can use to find the derivative of a complicated function.  Specifically, we use the chain rule when we have functions within functions.  But what ...

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Answered by Joe F. Maths tutor
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2+2 is 4, minus 1, that's what?

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Answered by Joe F. Maths tutor
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What is the total energy of a spaceship of mass m, orbiting a planet of mass M in a circular orbit with radius r? The ship and the planet are taken to be an isolated system.

 In the non-inertial frame of reference of the spaceship, a centrifugal and a gravitational force acts on the spaceship. If its mass is m and the positive direction is radially outwards, we have:

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Answered by Ivan D. Physics tutor
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What is the difference between civil and criminal law?

The main difference between them is: the criminal law deals with wrongs committed against the state, whereas civil law deals with disputes between private individuals (or companies etc). This affects the ...

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