GCSE

Aim - ANSWER-The intention to reach a goal. Asset - ANSWER-Something the business owns; it has a value. Air pollution - ANSWER-The presence or introduction of harmful substances into the air causing disease, allergies or damage to humans, animals, plants or the built environment. Advertising - ANSWER-A method of communicating information about the product; the business pays for advertising time/space. Consumer law - ANSWER-Laws designed to ensure that businesses make products that ar...

What is the charge of a proton? - ANSWER-+1 What is the charge of a neutron? - ANSWER-0 What is the charge of an electron? - ANSWER--1 What is the relative mass of a proton? - ANSWER-1 What is the relative mass of a neutron? - ANSWER-1 What is the relative mass of an electron? - ANSWER-Very small How many types of atoms do elements contain? - ANSWER-Only one type What are compounds? - ANSWER-Substances containing two or more different elements that are chemically bonded toge...

What is the function of the drill bit? - ANSWER-To remove material by drilling through. Creates a circular hole. What material is the drill bit? - ANSWER-High Carbon Steel (HCS) / High Speed Steel (HSS) What is the function of the chuck? - ANSWER-To hold the drill bit securely. Holds different sized drill bits. What material is the chuck? - ANSWER-High Carbon Steel (HCS) What is the function of the handle? - ANSWER-Comfort and grip when using the drill. What material is the casing...

Imperative (verb) - ANSWER-Command word Personification - ANSWER-Applying human characteristics to an object. Anthroporphism - ANSWER-Applying human characteristics to an animal (the opposite is objectification). Technical language/jargon - ANSWER-This is subject-specific lexis, used to demonstrate a high level of intelligence or knowledge. May be used to intentionally overwhelm reader or impress well-educated audience. Metaphor - ANSWER-This is where something is stated to be someth...

Sources of protein - ANSWER-meat, fish, cheese, eggs, nuts, seeds, beans Proteins are made of - ANSWER-amino acids We need to eat which amino acids - ANSWER-essential amino acids (EAA's) Why do we need protein - ANSWER-growth, repair, maintenance What are high biological value proteins? - ANSWER-contain all essential amino acids / EAA's What are low biological value proteins? - ANSWER-only contain some EAA's / essential amino acids What is protein complementation? - ANSWER-W...

MEDIEVAL SOCIETY - ANSWER-Was based on the FEUDAL SYSTEM The KING was EXPECTED to be a STRONG LEADER / EXCELLENT WARRIOR + to CONSULT w/ HIS BARONS THE CHURCH also held A LOT OF POWER THE FEUDAL SYSTEM - ANSWER-KING: >>RULES the COUNTRY >>GRANTS LAND to NOBLES BARONS (NOBLES): >>PROVIDE LOYALTY + SERVICE TO THE KING: MAINTAIN LAW + ORDER in their |AREAS RAISE an ARMY for the KING when NEEDED >>GRANT LAND to the KNIGHTS KNIGHTS: >>PROVIDE PROTEC...

Vectors - ANSWER-Quantities that have a magnitude and direction Scalars - ANSWER-Quantities that only have a magnitude Vector Examples - ANSWER-Force, velocity, displacement, acceleration, momentum Scalar Examples - ANSWER-Speed, distance, mass, temperature, time Contact Forces - ANSWER-A force that requires 2 objects to be touching Non-Contact Forces - ANSWER-A force that does not require 2 objects to be touching Contact Force Examples - ANSWER-Friction, air resistance, tensio...

Energy Stores - ANSWER-1) Elastic potential 2) Gravitational potential 3) Thermal 4) Electrostatic 5) Nuclear 6) Chemical 7) Kinetic 8) Magnetic 9) Light 10) Sound How is energy transferred? - ANSWER-1) Mechanically - force doing work 2) Electrically - work done by moving charges 3) Heating/Radiation - light, sound How can work be done? - ANSWER-When a current flows or by a force moving an object Kinetic energy formula - ANSWER-E=1/2mv² Kinetic energy(J) = 0.5 x mass(kg)...

What is internal (organic) growth + its methods - ANSWER-when a business expands by growing its own activities -new products (innovation, research and development) -new markets (through changing the marketing mix or taking advantage of technology and/or expanding overseas) advantages and disadvantages of organic growth - ANSWER-+ less risky as the business grows by doing what it is already good at so retains its culture, economies of scale, higher market share and sales - growth is slower ...

Tehran Conference - ANSWER-1943 Big 3-WC, FDR, JS: disagree on German reparations, idea of the UN USSR to wage war on Japan after Gmy Percentages Agreement Yalta Conference - ANSWER-1945 BIg 3, divide up gmy(+Berlin), eastern Europe as "sphere of influence" (Stalin wanted Poland "for protection"), disagreements of ideology Potsdam Conference - ANSWER-1945 Truman, Stalin, Atlee- future of Germany (4 zones, demilitarised, ban Nazis, democracy), most reparations to USSR (20 mil Russians...