Applied Statics and Strength of Materials (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133840544
Author: George F. Limbrunner, Craig D'Allaird, Leonard Spiegel
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.22P
The dimensions on a baseball field are as follows: pitcher’s mound to home plate, 60.5 ft; first base to second base, 90.0 ft; and home plate to center field fence. 413.0 ft. Calculate the SI equivalents in meters.
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