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Describe thermal conduction

Thermal conduction is one of three types of heat transfer. It occurs when 2 objects are in contact and have a difference in temperature. The kinetic energy is passed on from the warmer object to the coole...

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Answered by Lakshan T. Physics tutor
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Solve x^(2) + 7x + 6 = 0.

1) Factorise x2 + 7x +6 Numbers that multiply to make +6: 6 and 1, -6 and -1, 3 and 2, -3 and -2...

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Answered by Rebecca H. Maths tutor
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How do I make my personal statement stand out in an Oxbridge application?

Oxbridge tutors are looking for someone who shares the same passion that they harbour for their subject. The most important thing therefore, to convey in your personal statement is your own zeal to study ...

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The curve y = 2x^3 -ax^2 +8x+2 passes through the point B where x = 4. Given that B is a stationary point of the curve, find the value of the constant a.

y=2x3 - ax2 + 8x +2. If we are told that B is the stationary point of the curve, then it is at that point where the gradient of the curve is equal to 0. In order to find the gradient...

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Answered by Frazer M. Maths tutor
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Explain how volcanic eruptions occur at destructive plate margins (4 marks usually).

Oceanic crusts are forced beneath the continental crust at a subduction zone because they are denser. Heat produced by friction turns the sinking oceanic plate into magma. This then tries to reach the sur...

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