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What is a derivative and how do we calculate it from first principles?

A derivative, in essence, is the gradient of a function at a point, usually denoted by dy/dx, or f'(x). It essentially means the rate of change of y with respect to x. As many functions are complex, we ca...

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Answered by Tom M. Maths tutor
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Scrivi un’e-mail a un amico italiano sulla tua scuola. Menziona: • l’orario • le materie • la divisa scolastica • i compiti.

caro Giulio,Oggi ti vorrei raccontare come funziona la mia scuola. Le lezioni iniziano ogni mattina alle 8:30, e la giornata termina alle 16. Studio molte materie diverse: italiano, inglese, matematica, s...

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v^2=u^2+2as, make "a" the subject of the formula.

v2 =u2+2asv2-u2=2asa=(v2-u2)/2s as required

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Answered by Matthew L. Maths tutor
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Describe the process of speciation

This sort of question would usually be a 5 mark question. Speciation is the process of forming a new species. The first stage is when a population is geographically separated so they can no longer interbr...

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Answered by Katie S. Biology tutor
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Why does potassium react more readily in water than sodium?

Both potassium and sodium are in the same group on the periodic table, but have a different atomic structure. Sodium has three outer electron rings, while potassium has 4. Both atoms only have one electro...

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Answered by Yvonne G. Chemistry tutor
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