College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134609034
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 17P
Convert the following to SI units:
- a. 8.0 in
- b. 66 ft/s
- c. 60 mph
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