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Probability: "Sock Drawer" style questions.

Here is a genuine probability question I once tackled:

“In your sock drawer there are 6 blue socks, 2 red socks and 2 white socks, distributed so that the probability of ...

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Answered by William H. Maths tutor
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Sexual Reproduction: How does a sperm and egg form a baby?

Once a month, following ripening, a single egg is released from a woman's ovaries during the menstrual cycle, with the hope of fertilisation. During the act of sexual reproduction, the father's sperm i...

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Answered by Phoebe V. Biology tutor
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How can an object accelerate without changing speed?

Acceleration is defined as the rate of change of velocity. Since velocity is a vector quantity (it has both magnitude and direction) defined as speed in a particular direction, any change in either spe...

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Answered by Ellen P. Physics tutor
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What is the difference between a gene and an allele?

A gene is a section of DNA or RNA that codes for a protein. Alleles are different versions of the gene.  For example, if a gene coding for a particular enzyme mutated, then there would be two alleles o...

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Answered by Ellen P. Biology tutor
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How do I revise novels my English Literature GCSE exam?

Firstly, make sure that you understand and can remember the plot of the book. If you have not made summarising notes throughout the year, do not worry. Although your personal notes are better as they a...

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