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Science, Maths & Technology

Mathematics for science and technology

...children along on a sledge (Figure 10a). He has a rope attached to the sledge which makes an angle α with the ground. Knowing that the force F on the rope is 50 N (newtons) and α is 25°, you can find the horizontal and vertical components of the force. The force F acting in the rope may be considered as two component forces. The horizontal component can be called Fh...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Introduction to quantum computing
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to quantum computing

...researchers and companies are working to make quantum computers a reality. By the end of this course, you will have a grasp of quantum computing fundamentals, its computational advantages, and the technological advancements shaping its future. This OpenLearn course is an adapted extract from the Open University course SM380 Quantum physics: fundamentals and
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Approaching poetry
History & The Arts

Approaching poetry

...children's nursery rhyme – ‘JACK and JILL went UP the HILL’ – but even in the most ordinary sentence the important words are given more stress. In poetry, rhythm is extremely important: patterns are deliberately created and repeated for varying effects. The rhythmical pattern of a poem is called its metre, and we can analyse, or ‘scan’ lines of poetry to...
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Intermediate Spanish: A trip across Latin America
Languages

Intermediate Spanish: A trip across Latin America

...centre is on the outskirts of the city. Actividad 12 Timing: 5 minutos Elige el verbo adecuado en el siguiente texto. Choose the correct verb...Intermediate Spanish: A trip across Latin America: 4 La naturaleza protegida de Ecuador - Tu siguiente destino es Ecuador, un país poco mayor que el Reino Unido (283.000 km2) que cuenta con una increíble riqueza biológica y...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Facilitating group discussions
Money & Business

Facilitating group discussions

...centre position – here. ALAN Right. Well, let’s look at this a different way then. What you’re saying is, is that there are some things you have to live with and other things that you could change. Do you know what these fixed areas are? And what would you change if you could? Perhaps we could look at a different option here or explore the different options. FADE...
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Level 1: Introductory 2 hrs
Gweithio hybrid: cynllunio ar gyfer y dyfodol
Money & Business

Gweithio hybrid: cynllunio ar gyfer y dyfodol

...children’s services systems’ (GOV.UK, 2022) Yr Alban – Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019 (Gov.SCOTLAND, dim dyddiad) Gogledd Iwerddon – Northern Ireland Climate Change Adaptation Programme (Adran Amaethyddiaeth, yr Amgylchedd a Materion Gwledig, dim dyddiad)...Gweithio hybrid: Cynllunio ar gyfer y dyfodol: 1.2 Deddf Llesiant...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Human rights and law
Society, Politics & Law

Human rights and law

...children who were in local authority care. Article 4 covers the prohibition of slavery and forced labour. The court has rarely considered cases brought under Article 4. Cases considered include individuals who have complained about the work they were required to do while they were in detention. In 2019, the Court published a guide on Article 4. Article 5 covers the right...
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Level 1: Introductory 20 hrs
Introducing mammals
Nature & Environment

Introducing mammals

...research further...Introducing mammals: Conclusion - During this course you have learnt how mammals are defined by a number of attributes, including: the possession of fur; lactation in females; and the ability to liberate heat energy through metabolism, as a means of thermoregulation. More than any other animal group, the mammals have been influenced by another species...
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Level 1: Introductory 5 hrs