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Explain what is meant by a life-cycle assessment.

An assessment of the impact a product will have on the environment throughout each stage of its life cycle, from the cradle to the grave. Examples of these stages are; raw materials extraction, manufactur...

Answered by Jade T. Design & Technology tutor
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In ‘The Handmaids Tale‘ by Margaret Atwood, characters must abandon all moral values in order to survive. Show to what extent you agree with this statement.

The dislocated opening of The Handmaid’s Tale describes a place of imprisonment, presenting a microcosm of the world Offred will be placed in, foreshadowing how her life will be as a handmaid. The initial...

Answered by Jade T. Design & Technology tutor
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State two reasons why corrugated cardboard is used as packaging for cooked pizzas.

  1. Strength to weight ratio so easy to carry but can support pizza2) Low cost in comparison to other packaging so is cost effective for cheap pizzasExtras:3) Can be printed on so businesses can display...
Answered by Chris K. Design & Technology tutor
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Explain the process of sand casting

Place the mould(s) within the drag & fill with casting sand (compact well)
Turn the drag over & place the cope over the drag. Place sprue pins on the bottom of the mould(s) and fill the cope ...

Answered by Jonathan H. Design & Technology tutor
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What's the difference between a thermoset and a thermoplastic?

A thermoset is a plastic that changes from a liquid to a solid when heat is applied, in the same way that a cake does. They are difficult to recycle as they cannot be melted since the process is irreversi...

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