Top answers

Solve the following quadratic equation: 2x^2 - 5x - 3 = 0

Firstly, we need to factorise the equation:We can see (and are told) that the equation is quadratic and is therefore of the form ax^2 + bx + c. In our case, a=2, b=-5 and c=-3. We therefore expect two pairs ...
JA
Answered by Jacob A. • Maths tutor
5594 Views

Draw the I-V curves of both an ideal resistor and a filament bulb. Explain the key features of both.

Plot: I-V curve of an ideal resistor is a straight line with a positive gradient passing through (0,0)The I-V curve of an ideal resistor is a straight line because ideal resistors strictly obey Ohm's law (V ...
JA
Answered by Jacob A. • Physics tutor
10588 Views

What is the consequence of lung fibrosis on gaseous exchange?

Fibrosis is the formation of scar tissue due to injury of the alveolar walls (small sacs at the end of bronchioles that are responsible for gaseous exchange), from smoking or other small particles. Due to th...
SA
Answered by Stephen A. • Biology tutor
3450 Views

Explain the trend in first ionisation energies across a period.

There is a general increase in the ionisation energy as we move across a period. This is because the the number of shielding electrons is constant and the atomic number increases, which means the effective n...
KS
Answered by Kealan S. • Chemistry tutor
3364 Views

How do I write a good introduction for an essay?

When writing an introduction it is a good idea to stick to a clear three-part structure. Let's take the following example of an essay question: How did the role of women in Britain change during World War II...
AM
Answered by Ana Maria M. • History tutor
3163 Views