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What is a moment and how do I calculate it?

A moment is the turning force that is exerted at right angles (perpendicular) to a pivot. For example, on a see-saw, the moments would be the forces exerted on each end by the people sat on it. If the see-sa...
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Answered by James B. • Maths tutor
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How do I approach an essay question in an exam situation?

Sitting down at your desk in the exam hall can be extremely daunting. Months of preparation, cramming and anxiety have lead to this moment and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and panicked. The most importan...
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Answered by Laura G. • English tutor
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What is meant by the term "infant mortality rate"?

The term infant mortality rate refers to the number of children dying before reaching their first birthday per 1000 live births.
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Explain Petrarch's attitude towards Classic literature.

Petrarch actively rejected the present because his passion for antiquity led him to claim a privileged relationship with Classic culture. He believed that reading Classical literature was a way for mankind t...
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Answered by Giulia F. • Italian tutor
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How to correctly use the word "путешествовать" ( "to travel") in Russian? ( Common mistake in both the oral and the written section)

While " I travelled to France last year." is a perfectly correct sentence in English, in Russian " Я путешествовал во Францию в прошлом году." is not correct. The word " путешествова...
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Answered by Veronika M. • Russian tutor
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