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What are some key differences between sound and light waves?

Sound waves have mass, as they are the longitudinal (along the path of the wave) vibration shockwave of molecule, while light waves do not, as they are the transverse displacement of just energy.

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Answered by Yaniv P. Physics tutor
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Finding the derivative of a polynomial.

Take any polynomial, eg/ y=x3+1/2x2-3x+9. Then dy/dx=3x,+x-3, i...

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How to determine the number of unique real roots of a quadratic equation.

Take any quadratic equation, eg/ 3x2+4x-2=5, and rearrange to equal 0, ie/ 3x2+4x-7=0  ...

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Answered by Yaniv P. Maths tutor
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Describe how blood vessels are able to assist in the control of body temperature.

If body temperature is too high:

Capillaries dilate, increasing the blood supply to the skin and allowing heat to be lost from the body by radiation.

 

If body temperature is t...

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Answered by Merrin W. Biology tutor
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What is Pythagoras's theorem?

For any right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is the sum of the square of the remaining two sides. 

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Answered by Bhavika M. Maths tutor
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