Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780471198260
Author: Mary L. Boas
Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
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Chapter 15.6, Problem 3P
A ball is thrown straight up and falls straight back down. Find the probability density function
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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences
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