Symbol Symbol Name Meaning / definition Example = equals sign equality 5 = 2+3 5 is equal to 2+3 ≠ not equal sign inequality 5 ≠ 4 5 is not equal to 4 ≈ approximately equal approximation sin(0.01) ≈ 0.01, x ≈ y means x is approximately equal to y > strict inequality greater than 5 > 4 5 is
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With so many rules abounding in English language, spelling your words correctly can be a tricky business. Even some of the most commonly used words can often be misspelt even by those who are most proficient in the language. So how good are you with spelling; really? I am talking about simple everyday words, not necessarily the
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Have you ever wondered why so much emphasis is placed on STEM subjects in Nigerian schools even though virtually all the science students barely practice the science they have been taught? Indeed, several (presumably brilliant students) are continually groomed towards becoming the future scientists who would solve the problem of Nigeria’s technical inadequacies. But in
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As the year 2016 finally comes to an end, here are my final words to the Nigerian Education Community… There is no doubt that technology is taking over every aspect of our lives. Of particular interest is the role technology currently plays in the way we acquire knowledge. Some people have even wondered whether we
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How to keep up with your English during the Holidays The English language is permanently evolving and developing constantly as new words are created or adopted from other languages. New expressions and words are coined and existing words change their meanings as society, culture and technology progresses. Words also become fashionable to use and like clothes
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Business Studies, JSS 2, Week 2 Topic: National Health Insurance Scheme Contents: Meaning of National Health Insurance Scheme Objectives of Health Insurance Scheme Those who can benefit from the NHIS Meaning of National Health Insurance Scheme National Health insurance Scheme is a contributory health insurance scheme meant for providing medical attention to the contributors which
Concept of Equilibrium: Dynamic and Static Equilibrium An object is in equilibrium when it is not accelerated, that is, there is no net force acting on it in any direction. For such a body in equilibrium, the forces acting on it are so related in magnitude and direction that no acceleration results. Thus the body
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Definition Of Matter Matter is defined as anything that occupies space and has mass. The particles of matter could be atoms, molecules or ions. Atoms The ancient Greeks were the first to use the word atom, which means indivisible. An atom is defined as the smallest particle of an element which can take part in
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A lot has been said already about money, such things like: “Money makes the world go round” “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness doesn’t know where to shop” “Money is the root of all evil” and as many as you can come up with. While the aim of this post is not to debunk or
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What is Gravity? Gravity is a downward vertical force that keeps an object on the earth, or pulls it towards the surface of the earth. It is responsible for the weight that objects have, for the suspension of earth in space, its rotation round the sun, and also for the rotation of the moon round
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