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Using graphs, show how the Taylor expansion can be used to approximate a trigonometric function.

The Taylor expansion/theorem is used to express any function as a power series about a certain point. Using the given formula of the Taylor expansion, we can approximate a trigonometric function (for example...
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What is William Paley's watch analogy and how does it attempt to explain creation?

William Paley gave his watch analogy in an attempt to prove that the universe has an intelligent designer. He asked us to imagine that we are walking through the desert and find a watch in the sand. A watch ...
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What case should be used where in a sentence?

German, unlike many other languages, has 4 cases (nominative, accusative, dative, and genitive), each with their own version of the article (der, die, das, dem, den etc)... but what fits where? There are two...
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State an explain the result of an increase in temperature on the following equilibria: N2 (g) + 02 (g) <-> 2 NO (g) (delta H = +180kJmol-1)

An increase temperature favours the endothermic direction of an equilibrium reaction; this is because there is more energy in the surroundings to accommodate for the energy that will be taken into the system...
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How do you work out the limiting reagent in a reaction?

The limiting reagent is the chemical substance that isn't in excess in the reaction compared to the other components. The way to calculate which reagent limits the reaction and how it progresses is to calcul...
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