Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134060491
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 107DQ
Can you think of a reason why the acceleration of the object thrown downward through the air in Exercise 106 would actually be less than 10 m/s2?
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