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Why do angles in a triangle add to 180?

We know that angles on a straight line add to 180 degrees. Now imagine you have a triangle and the angles are called A, B and C. We can orientate the triangles so that we form a straight line. We can see tha...
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Why does the pH of neutral water drop when it is left out in an uncovered container on a worktop for a long period of time?

This question tests your knowledge on; the properties of non-metal oxides in solution, the concept of equilibrium, pH. Non-metal oxides such as (CO2, P4O10, SO2, etc) are acidic in solution. When left out on...
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Using the quadratic formula factorise 2x^2 + 7x + 11 =0

Using the substitutions a=2, b=7 and c=11 with the quadratic formula we get two values of x at 3.39 and 0.89.
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What are partial fractions for and how do I find them?

Being able to find partial fractions is very useful for complex algebraic fractions that cannot be intergrated in their current form. Breaking it down into a sum of it's partial fractions gives two (or more)...
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What specialised structures do the lungs have to allow diffusion of gases?

The lungs are highly specialised. They have alveoli which are small air sacs. Alveoli give the lungs a big surface area, meaning that more oxygen can diffuse from the lungs into the blood stream, and more wa...
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