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Explain and analyse Descartes' modal argument for dualism.

In the modal argument, Descartes attempts to support his theory of substance dualism by arguing that the only thing we can be absolutely certain of is our own mental existence. This argument is best captu...

Answered by Aoife K. • Philosophy tutor

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Briefly describe the key differences and similarities between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

DifferencesProkaryotes are much smaller than eukaryotic cells. Prokaryotic cells are 0.5-5 microns in diameter compared to eukaryotic cells which are approx 50-100 microns. Another differ...

Answered by Oliver W. • Biology tutor

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A car costs £1200 in a sale. It was reduced by 20%. What was the original price?

£1200 is 80% of the original price.We need to find what 100% of the original price is.if £1200 is 80% then to find 1% we can divide it by 80.
1200/80=15
£15 is 1% of the original price to find 1...

Answered by Luke F. • Maths tutor

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A curve has an equation: (2x^2)y +2x + 4y – cos(piy) = 17. Find dy/dx

You must differentiate each individual term in the equation.Firstly start with the term of the product of 2x² * y, using the product rule (dy/dx = udv/dx + vdu/dx)Let u = 2x²

Answered by Matthew B. • Maths tutor

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‘Only the most naïve reader could be seduced by the Satan of Book IX of Paradise Lost.’ How far do you agree?

The character of Satan is perhaps the most intriguing in Paradise Lost. He embodies evil by rebelling against the authority of God in heaven, yet he retains intelligence, emotion and even a disar...

Answered by Susannah G. • English Literature tutor

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