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How are nerve impulses transmitted across a synapse?

Nerve impulses travel in one direction from the pre-synaptic to the post-synaptic neuron across a gap called a synapse. This is done to continue a nerve impulse so that it can reach its destination in the bo...
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The curve C has equation x^2 – 3xy – 4y^2 + 64 = 0; find dy/dx in terms of x and y, and thus find the coordinates of the points on C where dy/dx = 0

Start by differentiating x 2 – 3xy – 4y 2 + 64 = 0 with respect to x to obtain an equation in x, y and dy/dx: 2x – 3y – 3x.dy/dx – 8y.dy/dx = 0 [use the product rule to differentiate –3xy dy/dx(3x + 8y) = 2x...
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Find the indefinite integral of sin(x)*e^x

As we are integrating, we must decide which method to use. As the integrand is of the form f(x)*g(x), integration by parts seems to make sense. Firstly, let L = INT(sin(x)*e^x). So we want to find L - this w...
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What the main differences between an interpreter and a compiler?

A compiler produces an object or executable file that can be manually run after the source code is compiled. On the other hand, the interpreter doesn't produce an executable file, rather it will simulate lin...
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Why does atmospheric pressure drop when altitude increases?

(Question can be sketched with a graph) Firstly, in order to have atmospheric pressure, air molecules must collide with a surface, in this case the face of the Earth. As you gain altitude (height from face o...
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