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What is the cosine rule?

What is it? The cosine rule is a tool to find the size of an angle or the length of a side in a triangle. When to use it? - When we are given 2 sides and an angle- When we are given 3 sides How? For a triang...
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What are Oxidation and Reduction?

Oxidation and Reduction forms the basis of Redox reactions - where electrons are exchanged between reactants to form new products. Oxidation is the LOSS of electrons. Eg: Fe 2+ - e - --> Fe 3+ Reduction i...
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Why do energy and biomass decrease at successive stages of the foodchain?

Energy is transferred throughout the food chain as animals at lower trophic levels are consumed by those at higher trophic levels. In every living organism, energy is taken in as food. But when one organism ...
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What are 'Milankovitch cycles'?

Over the past 2 million years, climate has oscillated between periods of warm climate (glacials) and periods of cooler climate (interglacials). Changes in the shape of earth's orbit help explain these change...
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Answered by Katie H. • Geography tutor
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How do I structure a Personal Statement?

The most important thing with a personal statement is to be clear and concise. Begin by introducing yourself and your interests (related to the course you are applying for). After that, move onto the main bo...
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