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What are Oxford tutors looking for in the essay part of the TSA?

Oxford Tutors are looking for three key points when it comes to the TSA: 1. A clear argument 2. A clear structure 3. The ability to think outside the box The first two points are particularly important. Pros...
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I'm finding learning vocabulary boring and difficult, can you suggest any ways to do it?

The best way to learn vocab, in my opinion, involves lots of writing and active thinking. You also shouldn't expect to remember every single bit of vocab you learn. What I do, is, in the months coming up to ...
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Answered by Ollie F. • French tutor
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Describe one technique you could use to measure the threshold voltage for LEDs.

A sensitive ammeter is placed in series with LED. With the increase in Voltage, measure the potential difference value when it starts conducting. Black-out and shaded vision tube is used to observe the volta...
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Answered by Milan P. • Physics tutor
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In still air an aircraft flies at 200 m/s . The aircraft is heading due north in still air when it flies into a steady wind of 50 m/s blowing from the west. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant velocity?

Vector diagram showing an aircraft flying at 200 m/s north with a wind blowing at 50 m/s from west. Therefore the problem involves pythagoras theorem. So, the Magnitude of the resultant velocity is given by:...
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Answered by Milan P. • Physics tutor
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How do I use quotes in my A Level English lit exam?

Quoting is very important in your English exam as the quotes are the evidence to the point you are making. There isn't a set 'required number' of quotes to use in an essay, but the usual rule is PEC (Point, ...
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Answered by Katie W. • English tutor
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