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If the area of a rectangle is A, why is the area of a rectangle with lengths twice as long not 2A?

This is because you are doubling both the length of the rectangle and its width. If it were extended by a factor of 2 in only one direction then its are would be 2A. Extending it in the other dir...

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Answered by Joseph C. Maths tutor
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What actually is current? Why does it differ from potential difference?

Current is defined as 'the flow of electric charge'. It can be broken down into very simple system of electrons, who carry charge, moving around a circuit. Potential difference can be thought of the force...

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Answered by James O. Physics tutor
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How important is including historical context in an essay?

Short answer? Very. A piece should seldom be viewed in isolation from the context it was written in. It is important to be aware of any important historical events which may have influenced the author in ...

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Answered by Sorcha H. English tutor
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I dont really understand the Rutherford experiment

Rutherford revolutionised the atomic model with this experiment. At that time, the general idea was that of JJ Thompson, the  "plum pudding" atomic model. Rutherford bombarded a sheet of gold wi...

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Answered by Eduardo S. Physics tutor
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How do accents (tildes) work in Spanish?

Many Spanish words have accent marks (e.g. móvil, habló or fantástico). While this seems odd for english speakers, the rules followd in Spanish are suprisingly straightforward!<...

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