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Describe the living components of an ecosystem

The living components of an ecosystem consist of flora, fauna and bacteria, also known as biotic factors. Energy travels through the ecosystem through trophic layers. Trophic layer one consists of primary...

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Answered by Eloise B. Geography tutor
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The equation of the line L1 is y = 3x – 2. The equation of the line L2 is 3y – 9x + 5 = 0. Show that these two lines are parallel.

The equation of a straight line is usually given in the form y = mx + c. To prove that two lines are parallel we will need to show that both lines have the same gradient. The gradient of a line is the slo...

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Answered by Tanya K. Maths tutor
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The focal length of the lens is 10 cm. Calculate the power of the lens. State the unit.

first, convert to metres:10cm = 0.1mlens power = 1/focal lengthpower = 1/0.1 =10units are Dioptres, Dso the power of the lens is 10 D

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The rate of the reaction between magnesium ribbon and hydrochloric acid can be increased by increasing the concentration of the acid. State two other ways of increasing the rate of this reaction

Increase the surface area of the magnesium, for example by using a powder.Increase the temperature of the reaction.Add a catalyst

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Answered by Aleks H. Chemistry tutor
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How does the body control blood sugar

In order to maintain homeostasis, which in this case means a stable blood glucose, certain hormones must be released in situations which alter blood glucose. This occurs most commonly after a meal (increa...

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Answered by Georgie W. Biology tutor
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