College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 14, Problem 18CQ
Gibbons move through the trees by swinging from successive hand holds, as we have seen. To increase their speed, gibbons may bring their legs close to their bodies. How does this help them move more quickly?
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Chapter 14 Solutions
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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