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Explain how you would write a python program that takes a rectangle and a point in a 2D space as command-line arguments and checks if they intersect.

We first need to read the user input. We can decide to enter the coordinates in one line or multiple lines, separated by spaces or commas. There are different ways of doing it. We choose to enter the rectang...
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The curve y = 4x^2 + a/x +5 has a stationary point. Find the value of the positive constant 'a' given that the y-coordinate of the stationary point is 32. (OCR C1 2016)

First, we must find the value of x that corresponds to the stationary point, i.e. where the gradient (dy/dx) is zero. This will be in terms of 'a' (if we change 'a,' we change the shape of the function by a ...
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Describe the process of translation

Translation is one of the main processes of the Central Dogma of Biology. Once the DNA has been transformed to RNA, the RNA goes through the splicing process. The spliced isoform then goes through the proces...
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How does George Orwell use the character of Squealer to explore the ideas of language and corruption in Animal Farm?

In George Orwell's dystopian novella "Animal Farm" (1946), Squealer is a character that repeatedly abuses language to manipulate the other animals in order to justify Napoleon's action. This is esp...
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In a medical school interview, how should I respond to the question "Why do you want to be a doctor?"

This is one of the most commonly asked questions in medical school interviews so it's best to have your answer really well prepared. It's a bit of a scary question to answer but, once you have an answer, you...
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