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What is tcp half open connection?

Score: 4.1/5 (47 votes) The term half-open refers to TCP connections whose state is out of synchronization between the two communicating hosts, possibly due to a crash of one side. A connection which is in the process of being established is also known as embryonic connection. The lack of synchroniz...

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When did kings stop fighting in battle?

Score: 4.3/5 (56 votes) Richard III was the last English king to die in battle, at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. He was killed by the forces of the Lancastrian contender for the crown, Henry Tudor - the future Henry VII. Of his final moments, the Encyclopaedia Britannica recorded the king "w...

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Are knots the same as mph?

Score: 4.5/5 (64 votes) Knots. ... One knot equals one nautical mile per hour, or roughly 1.15 statute mph. The term knot dates from the 17th century, when sailors measured the speed of their ship using a device called a “common log.” The common log was a rope with knots at regular intervals, attach...

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Should anonymised data be protected?

Score: 4.4/5 (72 votes) To protect privacy it is better to use or disclose anonymised data than personal data. It is possible to disclose anonymised data without breaching the Data Protection Act.Is anonymised data confidential?Data that have been anonymised are considered to be out of scope of GDPR...

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When should defrosted chicken be cooked?

Score: 4.1/5 (19 votes) Answer: If you thawed the chicken in the refrigerator, you don't have to cook it right away. Poultry that's been defrosted in the fridge can be safely kept for an additional one to two days in the refrigerator before cooking, says the U.S. Department of Agriculture....

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Is collagenase an exotoxin?

Score: 4.2/5 (52 votes) Examples are hyaluronidase and collagenase. These molecules, however, are enzymes that are secreted by a variety of organisms and are not usually considered toxins. They are often referred to as virulence factors, since they allow the organisms to move deeper into the hosts t...

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Where does thorn apple grow?

Score: 4.6/5 (4 votes) The "sacred Datura" is a toxic plant native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is more commonly known as thorn apple, jimson weed, and locoweed. The last nickname—locoweed—gives an indication of the plant's chemical properties.Does thorn apple grow ...

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What are pressurizing and dump valve?

Score: 4.9/5 (68 votes) At the beginning of engine start, the fuel control supplies a pressure signal to the pressurizing and valve, causing the dump valve to close the manifold drain and open a passage for fuel flow to the engine. A valve used in a turbine engine fuel system equipped with duplex no...

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Will a hacksaw cut aluminum?

Score: 4.9/5 (22 votes) The 32-teeth per inch blades are useful for cutting soft metals (aluminum, brass, etc.) or for making more precision cuts in steel. ... Yes it does, but in the case of hacksaw blades, the fewer teeth you have, the greater the "offset." It's like a rip saw vs a cross-cut ...

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How many synergids are present in embryo sac?

Score: 5/5 (22 votes) Mature embryo sac includes three antipodal (AP), two synergids (SC), one egg cellegg cellThe egg cell, or ovum (plural ova), is the female reproductive cell, or gamete, in most anisogamous organisms (organisms that reproduce sexually with a larger, female gamete and a smaller, ...

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