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Given y = 2sin(θ) and x = 3cos(θ) find dy/dx.

The function is defined parametrically so we usually approach these questions using chain rule.Recall that: dy/dθ * dθ/dx = dy/dx So we will need to differentiate each expression individually then multipl...

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Answered by Jacob C. Maths tutor
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How can I find the normal to a curve at a given point?

Take the curve y = 2x2 - 4 and point P (2,4). a) First, find the straight line tangent to the curve at point P

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Sketch y = 9x – 4x^3, showing where the curve crosses the x axis.

First you should look at the equation and try and get a sense of the general shape of the graph. The highest power in here is a 3, so this is a cubic graph. The coefficient (number in front of the x^3) is...

AE
Answered by Anais E. Maths tutor
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“Mao's ideology was the primary cause for the failure of the Great Leap Forward of 1958 to 1962.” Assess the validity of this view.

Getting started: This question is asking us to assess the validity of a particular view which means that we need to relate the interpretation to the evidence that we have, and assess how ...

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Answered by Jacob F. History tutor
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You are given a clear solution that is either an alkene or an alkane. Describe a test using bromine water that you could use to determine whether it is an alkene or alkane solution.

1 mark : Indication that the solution and bromine water should be mixed together1 mark : Indicating that the bromine water will de-colourise / go colourless if the solution contains an alkeneOR 1 mark awa...

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Answered by Noah H. Chemistry tutor
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