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How do I approximate an irrational square root without using a calculator?

Although this might look like a smart trick at the beginning, the truth is that as a physicist this kind of approximations turn out to be useful very often. This is quite likely to come up in the PAT a...

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Answered by Sergio H. PAT tutor
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Political spectrum

Left wing:

- believes the role of the state is to intervene in social and economic policy

-believes in the nationalisation of industries

-believes people need ...

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Answered by Lizzie B. History tutor
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Types of chemical bonds

Ionic bond- this is an electrostatic force of attraction between two oppositely charged ions, i.e. a positively charged ion and a negatively charged ion. 

Covalen...

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Answered by Lizzie B. Chemistry tutor
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Microbiological techniques- gel electrophoresis

Scientists in labs use a technique called gel electrophoresis which allows them to separate a mix of DNA fragments by size.

This is used in conjunction w...

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Answered by Lizzie B. Biology tutor
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What is a virus?

A virus is made of DNA wrapped in a coat made of protein. It is very small, typically nanometres across (one billionth of a metre).

Viruses are different from bacteria as they are smaller...

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Answered by Lizzie B. Science tutor
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