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What are factors?

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Factors:Factors are numbers which, when multiplied together, produce a given numberFor example 2 and 6 are factors of the number 12, because 2 and 6, when multiplied together produceĀ  12.Number 12 has many factors:3 , 4 are also factors of 12 ,because 3 $\times$ 4 = 122, 2, 3 are also factors of 12,because 2$\times$2$\times$3 = 12

What is ploughing?

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Ploughing is a method of loosening or turning the soil before sowing or planting seeds. It involves the use of a farm tool, called plough or plow. Ploughs were traditionally drawn by oxen and horses, but in modern farms are drawn by tractors.

Why does solid baking soda not change the colour of dry litmus paper?

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The solid baking soda does not change the colour of dry litmus paper because in solid states ions are not free to move.The solution of baking soda in water leads to change in the colour of dry litmus paper because in water baking soda dissociate into ions and ions leads ... Read More

What is motion in one dimension?

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When the position of object changes on a straight line i.e. motion of an object along a straight line is called a motion in one dimension.Eg: movement of the car in a straight line.

What is Alloy?

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An alloy is the combination of metals or metals combined with one or more other elements. For example, red gold is made by combining the metallic elements of gold and copper, gold and silver become white gold, and silver, when combined with copper, produces sterling silver. Advantage of alloy:The formation ... Read More

Define transpiration and spring.

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Transpiration is the process where plants absorb water through the roots and then give off water vapour through pores in their leaves. It creates a vacuum or a suction pull, similar to that which happens while drinking liquids using a straw. Hence, xylem is able to transport water against gravity ... Read More

What sum will amount to Rs. 6,593.40 in 2 years at C.I., if the rates are 10 percent and 11 percent for the two successive years?

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The amount at the end of the second year = Rs 6593.40. To find Principal P Let Principal be P ; Rate for first year = 10% , Rate for second year = 11% Amount at the end of first year = P + SI = P ... Read More

Explain estimation.

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Estimation in mathematics means finding a value that is approximate or close to the correct value.The most common way of estimation is estimation by rounding off.For example, in a school assembly, to find the number of students present, we can calculate the number of students present in a row and ... Read More

If there is a shortage of water then why don't scientists mix hydrogen and oxygen to make water?

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Updated on 10-Oct-2022 09:36:53

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Simple mixing of both hydrogen and oxygen molecules won't yield water. It requires a huge input of energy to activate the reaction. This energy should be in the form of heat.Hydrogen is a flammable gas, and oxygen is a supporter of combustion (supports burning). Hence, bringing both of them together ... Read More

What is metallurgy?

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Metallurgy is an art and science of extracting metals from their ores in the pure form and modifying the metals for their relevant use.

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