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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

A simile is a figure of speech that refers to comparable phrases that are alike in some way (e.g. 'as black as coal'). Contrastingly, a metaphor is a figure of speech that is applied without being the litera...
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How do I find the points of intersection between two curves?

This problem is a graphical representation of finding the solutions to a pair of simultaneous equations. In this example we will use the curves y=2x 2 , and y=x 2 +1. This is a very straightforward example, ...
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What is Philosophy and Ethics A Level?

Philosophy and ethics is a broad essay based subject which gives you a range of knowledge and understanding of many philosophical concepts, key thinkers, themes, texts and ways of thinking. It also drawns li...
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What is the perpendicular bisector of the point (0,2) and (1,0)?

First things first it will definately be useful to make a quick sketch of the x-y axes, the two points, and roughtly what the perpendicular bisector will look like. This kind of question can be made much mor...
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Derive the formula for the maximum kinetic energy of an electron emitted from a metal with work function energy p , that is illuminated by light of frequency f.

The phenomenon this question relates to is the photoelectric effect, and it can only be explained using Einstein’s photon model of light. Electromagnetic waves are emitted in discrete lumps of energy, called...
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