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Why Cuscuta is yellow in colour?

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Cuscuta is a parasitic plant. It does not have chlorophyll to conduct photosynthesis. Hence it does not have a green colour. Cuscuta has other pigments which give them a yellow colour. The pigment molecules absorb a specific wavelength of light, but the pigments in the Cuscuta plant cannot absorb the ... Read More

Who discovered Silk?

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According to Chinese legend, Empress His Ling Shi was the first person to discover silk as wearable fibre in the 27th century BC.

What is an equation $4=5(p-2)-4=5(p-2)$

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Given:  $4=5(p-2) -4=5(p-2)$To do: Find the value of $p$$4 = 5(p-2)$We have to find the value of $p$. $4 = 5p-5(2)$$4 = 5p-10$$5p = 4+10$$5p = 14$$p= \frac{14}{5}$ $-4=5(p-2)$$-4=5p-5(2)$$-4=5p-10$$5p=10-4$$5p=6$$p= \frac{6}{5}$The value of p is $\frac{6}{5}$

What do you mean by permanent teeth and milk teeth?

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Updated on 10-Oct-2022 09:38:53

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As humans, we have two sets of teeth that erupt during our lifetime – the first set is called as milk teeth, primary teeth, temporary teeth, deciduous teeth or baby teeth and they start erupting when we are 6 months old and the next set of teeth, called permanent teeth, ... Read More

Who invented boats?

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Boats were used between 4000 and 3000 BC in Sumer, ancient Egypt, and in the Indian Ocean. Boats played an important role in the commerce between the Indus Valley Civilization and Mesopotamia. Evidence of varying models of boats has also been discovered at various Indus Valley archaeological sites.

What is the meaning of diffused sunlight?

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Diffuse means spreading out something like light. Diffused light and Directed light are different forms of light. Daylight is composed of direct sunlight when the sky is clear and diffused light when the sky is overcast.Diffuse light arises when direct light is scattered naturally like by clouds or with artificial means.Diffused ... Read More

What is A2 + B2?

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Given: A2 + B2To find: We have to find the value of A2 + B2Solution: It could be either, A2 + B2 = (A + B)2 - 2AB or,A2 + B2 = (A - B)2 + 2AB

What is Intermolecular and Intramolecular Force?

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Intermolecular forces are forces of attraction or repulsion that arise between the molecules of a substance.Intermolecular forces are categorised into three types:- 1. Dipole-dipole interaction.2. Hydrogen Bonding.3. London dispersion attraction (under the category of Van der Waal Forces). Intramolecular forces are the forces that hold atoms together within a molecule ... Read More

How to solve division of integers?

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Division of integers is the reverse process of multiplication of integers. Multiplication is repetitive addition, while division is repetitive subtraction. The sign of the result depends on the number of negative factors present in the division. • If the negative factors are even, the product is positive.• If the negative factors are ... Read More

If sandy soil doesn't support the growth of plants, then how do plants such as coconut and palm tree grow in it?

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Coconut and palm tree is a plant that belongs to the family Arecaceae. There are over 150 species of coconuts that can be found in 80 different countries throughout the world. Coconut tree grows only in the tropical climate. This plant live on the sandy soil, requires a lot of sunlight ... Read More

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