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Engineering Fundamentals: An Introduction to Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305084766

Author:Saeed Moaveni

Publisher:Saeed Moaveni

Chapter17: Engineering Materials

Section17.1: Material Selection And Origin

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* the continental crust covers
15 % of Earth's surface O
32 % of Earth's surface O
29 % of Earth's surface O
55% of Earth's surface O
19% of Earth's surface O

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