Physics (5th Edition)
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Author: James S. Walker
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Rank the following lengths (A, B, C, and D) in order of increasing value Indicate ties where appropriate. A = 2 millimeters; B = 10 micrometers; C = 0.1 kilometers; D = 10 centimeters.
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