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How do current and voltage vary in series and parallel circuits, respectively?

In a series circuit, the current is the same throughout; the voltage is split among the components (such as LEDs or resistors) in proportion to the resistance of the components (higher resistance means more ...
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What is the function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

It provides an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy. However, it does not lower the activation energy for the 'normal' reaction without a catalyst.
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expand and simplify (x+3)(x-7)

(x+3)(x-7) = (x x) + (x -7) + (x 3) + (3 -7) = x^2 - 7x + 3x - 21 = x^2 - 4x - 21 Key here is to ensure you multiply each term in one bracket by both in the other, and to keep careful track of the signs.
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How do I form the imperfect subjunctive?

To form the imperfect active subjunctive, you take the perfect active infinitive of a verb and you add endings that are (almost) identical to the usual present active indicative verbs. For example, the 3rd p...
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Describe the difference between the function of a receptor and function of an effector; give an example of each.

Receptor: There are different types of receptors within the peripheral nervous system. There can be free nerve endings for pain and other types of receptors within the layers of the skin for sensations such ...
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