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find the gradient of the tangent to the curve y=x^2 at the point (4,16)

First of all you must differentiate this function, as this will give you the gradient function necessary to find the gradient at the point (4,16). To differentiate it you use the formula dy/dx= a...

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Answered by Jessica M. Maths tutor
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What is the best way to go about analysing a primary source?

When attempting a source question, we must take a two-fold approach. The first step is to read it once or twice in order to gauge an overall tone and argument: ...

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How do you find dy/dx for a set of parametric equations?

Using the chain rule:If the parameter used is 't', differentiate each equation with respect to 't' so that you have answers for dy/dt, and dx/dt.From the chain rule it is known that: "dy/dx=dy/du * d...

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Answered by Federico C. Maths tutor
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What is the C-O-H bond angle in propan-2-ol and why is this? [4 marks]

The bond angle is 104.5 degrees. This is because of the pairs of electrons around the oxygen atom: it has 2 bonded pairs and 2 lone pairs. Lone pairs and bonded pairs of electrons repel each other. Howeve...

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Answered by Adam C. Chemistry tutor
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How can the trapezium rule be used to estimate a definite integral?

Are we comfortable with an integral being the area under a curve on a graph? Well we'll draw a curve and think about how we could estimate this area. Would you agree that we could chop up the area under t...

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Answered by Joseph S. Maths tutor
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