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Determine the tangent to the curve y = sin^2(x)/x at the point, x = pi/2. Leave your answer in the form ax+by+c=0

First determine the y coordinate of the curve at the given x coordinate, in this case, y = sin 2 (pi/2)/(pi/2) = 1 2 /(pi/2) = 2/piDifferentiate the function with respect to x to determine the gradient of th...
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Describe the process of natural selection

Within a population of a species there will be variation between individuals. These variations arise because of mutations causing differences in alleles and phenotypes. Some individuals will have an allele w...
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What is figurative language?

Figurative language is when language is used to describe something that is different from its literal interpretation. When literal language is used, a writer is simply stating something as it is. Where as fi...
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Describe the role of the Loop of Henle

The Loop of Henle is an important part of the kidney nephron in forming concentrated urine. It is a long loop, which forms something known as a hairpin countercurrent mechanism. It is called countercurrent b...
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Describe the process of distillation

Distillation is the process of boiling and condensing a mixture of liquids in a closed system, allowing the products to escape. This can separate products because the one with the lower boiling point will es...
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