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Why do you want to study medicine?

personalise your answer and reflect on experiences that have influenced your choice. Most candidates will want to help people etc, but having a unique answer will give you the edge in interviews.
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What does the rate of chemical reactions depend on?

The rate of chemical reactions depends on the temperature, concentration of the reactants, size of the particles reacting and whether there are any catalysts present. When the temperature is increased, the a...
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Answered by Emma F. • Chemistry tutor
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How do I know whether my controlled assessment has a strong enough argument?

We can go through your controlled assessment one paragraph at a time, and look at exactly what you are trying to argue in each paragraph. From then on we will use 'PEEL' (point, evidence, explanation, link) ...
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Answered by Annie L. • History tutor
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What is the optimum angle to throw a snowball for maximum horizontal displacement? (Ignore air resistance, assume the snowball is thrown level with the ground. The angle is measured from the ground up)

Shortest answer: 45 degrees Short Answer: If the snowball is thrown at velocity v, at angle θ The vertical component is vsin(θ) The horizontal component is vcos(θ) v = u + at t = v/a (u = 0) Airtime = 2vsin(...
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Answered by James T. • Physics tutor
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How much experience is enough when applying to medical schools?

This is a common stumbling block I'm sure many candidates reach, only to hear "how long is a piece of string?" My advice would be to snap up as much as you possibly can, don't turn anything down! I...