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If a box of mass 20kg is being pulled by a force of 50N, and the friction is 10N, what is the resulting acceleration of the box?

First, we resolve the forces. So, if we take the positive direction to be the direction in which it is pulled, we get a force of +50N, and the friction goes against the motion, so the force of friction is...

Answered by Laura U. • Physics tutor

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What process of chromosome replication is used to produce gametes?

Meiosis. Meiosis produces genetically different haploid daughter cells. Mitosis is the other method of chromosome replication but it produces diploid clone daughter cells. If sperm and eggs were produced...

Answered by Lucy C. • Biology tutor

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In the Baroque era, what instrument most commonly played the basso continuo?

Harpsichord Tip when doing oral exams to identify the period of the music listen out for the harpsichord as this will mean it is almost certainly from the baroque period.

Answered by Lucy C. • Music tutor

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Solve x^2 = 4(x - 3)^2

Multiply out brackets
x²= 4(x² - 6x + 9)x²= 4x² - 24x + 36
Minus x² from both sides 3x²-24x + 36 = 0
Divide equation by ...

Answered by Rosie H. • Maths tutor

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Define x and y if 2x+y=16 and 4x+6y=24

These are a pair of simultaneous equations.First, we can equate two of the coefficients in each equation (let's choose x) by multiplying each equation respectively.With our first equation, multiply it by ...

Answered by Bexi H. • Maths tutor

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