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Consider the significance of ‘social conservatives’ in US politics.

This is a short answer question requiring the student to describe and analyse. There is no need for extensive evaluation and the focus should remain on the question.- Socially conservative views; pr...

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Explain how a tsunami is formed.

At a tectonic plate boundary, a earthquake occurs. This causes a large release of pressure and a tectonic plate to jolt upwards, causing a water displacement column. As a result, waves with a low frequenc...

Answered by James F. • Geography tutor

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A 1kg ball is dropped of a 20m tall bridge onto tarmac. The ball experiences 2N of drag throughout its motion. The ground has a coefficient of restitution of 0.5. What is the maximum height the ball will reach after one bounce

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GPE of the ball on the bridge: MGH = 1 * 9.81 * 20 =196 J
energy lost to drag = F * D = 2 * 20 = 40 J
Velocity of the ball just before impact =sqr(2*(196-40)/1) =17.66 m/s

Answered by Max D. • Further Mathematics tutor

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In ecology, what does the phrase 'carrying capacity' refer to and what factors may determine it?

Carry capacity refers to the maximum population size a species can reach in a particular environment.Important factors in determining carry capacity (among others):Food availabilityPredator population siz...

Answered by Jacob G. • Biology tutor

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How should I structure the coursework essay I have been set?

The easiest way to structure your coursework essay is through a rigid plan that you religiously stick to. Before you go to write the essay create an essay plan that runs through your argument by thematica...

Answered by Daniel D. • History tutor

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