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What does the conch shell symbolise in William Goulding's 'Lord of the Flies'?

The conch shell is an important symbol in William Goulding's novel, 'Lord of the Flies', as it is used at the start of the novel, when Ralph and Piggy attempt to create some structure into their new lives on...
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If f(x) = x^2, draw the graph of y = f(x) + 3

We can first draw the graph of y = f(x) = x^2 which is a simple graph like this (whiteboard). Now looking at y = f(x) + 3, we can see that this is a translation by the vector [0 3]. Therefore we can translat...
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What energy transfers are involved in you being able to move?

Firstly, energy transfers happen step by step. Almost all energy on Earth comes from the Sun. The Sun causes plants to photosynthesise so the energy becomes chemical energy in your food. When you eat your fo...
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How are the lungs adapted for gas exchange?

The alveoli are the site of gas exchange in the lungs. Oxygen diffuses into the blood down a concentration gradient while carbon dioxide exits the lung by diffusion. Alveoli have a very large surface area as...
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Is 'Measure for Measure' a play which condemns excessive virtue as much as it does excessive vice?

Angelo and Lucio have very similar trials, are both accused of sexual crimes. Their crimes are paralleled and their punishments are too. These are two characters who are excessive in their respective virtue ...
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