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What are Gettier problems?

A Gettier problem (named after Edmund Gettier) is a reaction to a specific way of thinking about knowledge. So in order to understand what Gettier problems are concerned with, we must first consider the t...

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Answered by Didrik W. Philosophy tutor
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Define the terms CU and ALU and briefly explain their roles in the CPU.

The two terms are acronyms for "Control Unit" and "Arithmetic and Logic Unit". The ALU handles all arithmetic operations (for example, addition) and all logical operations (for example...

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Answered by João D. Computing tutor
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Discuss the role of digression in “Dom Casmurro” by Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis

The first and most important step to answering a question on a whole book is to make sure you have read it. Once you have, you can identify whether a technique (like digression) or a theme (like jealousy)...

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Answered by Noa L. English tutor
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Muscle contraction is a chemical process involving proteins. Explain how skeletal muscle contracts.

The best way to approach these type of questions (worth 8 marks) is to explain everything step by step. This will make it much easier for you to explain under stressful exam situations as well as for the ...

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Answered by Hilary L. Biology tutor
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Which compound is a member of the same homologous series as 1-chloropropane? A. 1-chloropropene B. 1-chlorobutane C. 1-bromopropane D. 1,1-dichloropropane

It's B. Chlorobutane

In explaining this answer, I'd test the students knowledge of what a homologous series is. And then we'd draw out the alternative answers and I'd ask the student to explain why...

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Answered by Joe P. Chemistry tutor
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