Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach, Vol. 1 (Chs 1-21) (4th Edition)
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Chapter 1, Problem 11EAP
FIGURE EX1.11 shows two dots of a motion diagram and vector
2. Copy this figure,then add dot 4 and the next velocity vector
v3 if the acceleration vector
FIGURE EX1.11
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