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Finding stationary points

Finding stationary points. You can find stationary points on a curve by differentiating the equation of the curve and finding the points at which the gradient function is equal to 0. One way of determining a...
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When do I use a cosine rule over a sine rule?

Both the sine and the consine rule applies to any triangle, you do not necessary need a right angle! You can usually use the cosine rule when you are given two sides and the included angle (SAS) or when you ...
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How do you integrate xcos(x)?

Using integration by parts: split xcos(x) into x multiplied by cos(x). Differentiating x gives 1 and integrating cos(x) gives sin(x). The integral of xcos(x) can therefore be rewritten as xsin(x) - integral ...
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Explain why monopolies may be an undesirable form of market structure

In theory, a monopoly is a situation in which the ‘industry is the firm’ however in reality in the UK we consider anything which controls 25% or more of the market to have monopoly power and the Competition ...
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Why have inequalities increased in recent years?

Income can be defined as a flow of factor incomes, such as earnings, dividends and rent. Alternatively, wealth is a stock of financial and real assets including savings, deposits and property. Inequalities i...
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