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Explain the Chain Rule

The chain rule is used to differentiate composite functions, ie "a function of a function". In this case we have an outer function and an inner function. For example Differentiate f(g(x)). Here f i...
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What is the angle between the position vectors a and b, where a = (6i - j + 3k) and b = (-4i + 2j + 10k)?

cos( AOB ) = a.b /(| a | x | b |) a.b = (6i - j + 3k) . (-4i + 2j + 10k) = (6 x -4) + (-1 x 2) + (3 x 10) = -24 + -2 + 30 = 4 (| a |)^2 = 6^2 + (-1)^2 + 3^2 = 36 + 1 + 9 = 46 -> | a | = 46^(1/2) (| b |)^2...
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What is the myelin sheath?

The myelin sheath is a layer of insulating, fatty material that encases some neurones. The sheath is composed of Schwann cells that have gaps called nodes of Ranvier between them. Potassium and sodium ions c...
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What is tonality?

Tonality describes what key a piece is in or what tonal relationships are used. When asked to talk about tonality you should discuss whether the key is major or minor and the different modulations used durin...
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What are the methods of immobilising enzymes?

There are four methods of enzyme immobilisation: adsorption, covalent bonding, entrapment and membrane separation. Adsorption involves mixing the enyzme with an immobilsing support so the enzyme molecules wi...
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