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Explain how an action potential is generated

At rest the neuron has a charge of -70mV, this is called the resting membrane potential and is caused by different concentrations of ions inside and out of the cell. At rest, potassium ions accumulate inside...
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Find the interserction points of: The circle, x^2+(y-1)^2=18 and the line, y=x+1.

To solve this question, we have to use substitution. We substitute the line equation,y=x+1, into the circle equation so that we get, x^2 + (x+1-1)^2=18. This reduces to 2x^2 = 18, then dividing both sides by...
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integral of xe^-x dx

Using integration by parts by letting u=x and dv/dx=e^-x. this implies that du/dx=1 and v=-e^-xThe By Parts formulae is u.v - integral(v.du/dx) = -xe^-x - integral(-e^-x).1 dx = -xe^-x + integral(e^-x) dx = ...
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How do you form the Perfect Tense? (passé composé)

The 'Perfect Tense' is made of two parts: The 'AUXILIARY' (form of avoir/ être) + the 'PAST PARTICIPLE' You pick the auxiliary according to the subject (ie. if you want to use 'nous' then the auxiliary will ...
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Sean drives from Manchester to Gretna Green. He drives at an average speed of 50 mph for the first three hours. He then breaks and drives the final 150 miles at 30 mph. Sean thinks his average speed is 40 mph ,is he correct?

This is a relatively complicated mechanics question requiring the student to put aside their initial assumption and work with the actual meaning of average speed. In order to do this the student must find ou...
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