Top answers

All subjects
All levels

What is the difference between a vector and a scalar quantity?

A vector describes both magnitude and direction, whereas a scalar only describes the magnitude. A common example is speed and velocity. Speed is a scalar, it describes only how fast something is going and...

PK
Answered by Patricia K. Physics tutor
1743 Views

Simplify (3x^2 - 6x)/ (6x^3 - 19x^2 + 9x +10)

3x(x-2)/(2x+1)(x-2)(3x-5) 3x/(2x+1)(3x-5)

Answered by Maths tutor
4865 Views

HIV is diagnosed by blood tests. State two safety precautions that need to be taken when handling blood samples.

In order to make sure that safety precautions are met, when handling blood samples we must make use of gloves in order to cover all cuts and avoid contact. Furthermore, you must store samples in sealed co...

Answered by Science tutor
4512 Views

Explain how oestrogen can lead to the development of breat cancer

Oestrogen is a lipid soluble molecule, so it diffuses into the cell across the plasma membrane. It then binds to a recptor inside the cell and this causes it to relocate to the nucleus. The receptor then ...

JM
Answered by James M. Biology tutor
2891 Views

Describe the process of speciation.

A population is split into two groups by some form of barrier, either physical, such as a mountain range, or behavioral, like looking for food at different times of day. This means that the two population...

JM
Answered by James M. Biology tutor
3557 Views

We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning