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How do current and voltage vary in series and parallel circuits, respectively?

In a series circuit, the current is the same throughout; the voltage is split among the components (such as LEDs or resistors) in proportion to the resistance of the components (higher resistance means more ...
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What is the function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

It provides an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy. However, it does not lower the activation energy for the 'normal' reaction without a catalyst.
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Prove that √2 is irrational

Prove by contradiction: Assume negation to be true i.e. √2 is rational Then √2 can be written in the form a/b where a and b are integers with no common factor (the fraction cannot be simplified) => a/b = ...
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Explain why a transformer is used in electrical power lines.

Power stations use step-down transformers to decrease the voltage of the electrical output. The power lines have a constant resistance (say, R Ohms) which means there is a power loss across the lines given b...
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Explain why the pressure exerted by a gas increases as they are heated at constant volume, with references to the kinetic theory of gases.

The kinetic theory models gas particles as points moving around with a given velocity. Heating the particles causes the transfer of heat energy, which is then used to increase the particles kinetic energy. T...
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