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What should be in a personal statement?

Show a genuine interest in your subject and your course whilst highlights specific features of your personality and hobbies that you feel will enable you to excel in this subject at University
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Explain why scarcity results in economic decisions being made.

The concept of scarcity acknowledges that resources in an economy are finite to produce a certain number of goods and services but that individuals needs and wants are unlimited. This results in economic dec...
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How do I calculate the distance between two vectors?

Suppose we have two vectors U (a1,b1) and V (a2,b2). Hence, the distance between U and V will be given by the formula: d=sqrt((a1-b1) 2 + (a2-b2) 2 )
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What is a reflex?

An unconsious action in response to a stimulus. These are very quick movements and have evolved to allow basic protection. For example, when you touch something hot, you automatically remove your hand before...
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What is a synapse?

A synapse is the area between two nerve cells, allowing electrical impulses to be passed between them. In order to cross the gap from one neuron to another, the impulse gets converted to neurotransmitter - t...
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