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A ball is dropped from rest from a window 3m above ground height. How long will it take the ball to hit the ground? (You may assume air resistance on the ball is negligible.)

This is a very common mechanics question you can be asked in a physics exam (or a M1 maths exam!). The key to solving it is to realise that the ball is in freefall, so it is only acted on by gravity. Since t...
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Answered by Metha P. • Physics tutor
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I know the formula, but I don't understand it.

A thorough understanding of all the mathematical formulas prescribed in the subject specification is crucial for your survival in the no-mans-land of the maths exam, where your examiner tries his best to mur...
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Answered by Le L. • Maths tutor
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How do I comment on the ‘stylistic features’ of a set text?

Quite simply, you comment on anything that’s interesting. A wise man once said to me that best way to pick out what’s interesting about a text would be to work out what you would remove to render the text in...
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Answered by Will J. • Latin tutor
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How to write pretty and easily recognizable characters?

Traditionally, a Tian-Zi notebook is used to help the student in getting used to the balance of Mandarin characters. When practising, I recommend first getting used to writing particular characters like hear...
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Answered by Le L. • Mandarin tutor
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The Irish Parliamentary Party (IPP) were solely to blame for their downfall in 1918. To what extent would you agree with this statement?

It is correct that to a certain extent the IPP were liable for their own downfall in the period 1914-1918. This was due to their style of politics being outdated, out of touch with the Irish nationalist publ...
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Answered by Robyn D. • History tutor
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