International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics, 4th Edition
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Author: Andrew Pytel And Jaan Kiusalaas
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.47P
A rifle at A is fired at a target at B. If the speed of the bullet is 1400 ft/s, determine the rectangular form of the velocity
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