FUNDAMENTALS OF THERMODYNAMICS
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ISBN: 9781119803645
Author: Sonntag
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.8P
A heavy refrigerator has four height-adjustable feet. What feature of the feet will ensure that they do not make dents in the floor?
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