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What is the name given to waves where the oscillations are in the same direction as the wave energy?

When the oscillations of the waves are parallel to the wave energy, we call the wave longitudinal. An example of a longitudinal wave could be sound waves.

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Answered by Rifat M. Physics tutor
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Why are subsidies a more efficient way of reducing prices than price ceilings are?

To begin with, the main difference between subsidies and price ceilings is that subsidies move the market equilibrium as they shift supply outwards (show on a diagram), which occurs because producers now ...

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Answered by Anna Z. Economics tutor
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How to convert a recurring decimal into fraction

Fristly we need to define recurring decimal as a rational number that does not terminate.

Example 1, 0.444444444...

Example 2, 0.123123123...

A fraction is a number in which the numer...

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Answered by Bernice L. Maths tutor
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How does Süskind portray smell in part 1 of “Perfume”?

From the first pages of the book, he conveys the identity of people through their smells, or in the case of Grenouille, his main character, through the lacking of scent. Since Süskind gives the reader an ...

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Answered by Emma C. English tutor
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How many past papers should i do before the exam?

I cannot stress this answer enough, but, ALL of them. TWICE, at least. When it comes to Maths, past papers will without a doubt be the key to unlock your target grade. Success in maths comes with practice...

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Answered by Ula E. Maths tutor
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