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Why is the differential of a constant zero?

Any constant (say k) can be rewritten as kx0 since x0=1. When you differentiate this, the 0 which is the power of the x term gets dragged to the front and is multiplied with the rest...

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Answered by Jawad C. Maths tutor
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Why is it that an action potential only travels in one direction?

(draw/picture of nerve cell with its ion channels and after learning about the action potential trace and how it's derived) After each action potential, see on the trace there's a refractory period where ...

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Answered by Jasmine L. Biology tutor
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How do you find the maximum/minimum value of an equation?

When finding the maximum or minimum of an equation, make sure you rearrange an equation to make y the subject of the equation i.e. y=_________. You can then differentiate with respect to x and then set th...

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Answered by Jawad C. Maths tutor
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How can I support my answers in English Literature with evidence from the text?

In English Literature, to support a point you want to make about a novel or a poem, you need to provide evidence from the text that supports the claims or suggestions you are making about the text. You th...

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Prove: (1-cos(2A))/sin(2A) = tan(A)

Firstly we must lay out our double angle formulas which are required for this question: cos(2A) = 1-2sin^2(A) = 2cos^2(A)-1 sin(2A) = 2sin(A)cos(A) Working from LHS: (1-cos(2A))/sin(2A) Focusing on the...

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Answered by Rishi P. Maths tutor
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