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Explanation of alpha scattering experiment

Alpha particles which are made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons (overall positive charge) are fired towards a thin sheet of gold. To ensure any deflection of the alpha particles is only due to the gold sheet t...
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if -3 + -4 is -7, is -3 x -4 =-12 (also negative)

I would use the x-y graph to explain the multiplication of negative numbers I would also start with 4 x 3, then work my way towards negative numbers, e.g 4x2, 4x1 ......4x-1, 4x-2 Then I would go from 4 x -3...
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How to use fleming's left hand rule.

When a conductors carrying current is placed in a magnetic field, the field exerts a force on the conductor and vice versa. Fleming's left hand rule is a tool that you can use to help work out the relative d...
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What's the difference between longitudinal and transverse waves?

Firstly, all waves transfer energy without transferring matter (particles). Waves usually consist of particles vibrating in a particular direction, but not necessarily in the same direction as the way the en...
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Calculate the distance travelled by the ball traveling at 3m/s for 60 seconds

Speed = Distance/Time Speed = 3 Time = 60 Distance = Speed x Time Distance = 3 x 60 = 120m
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