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Chapter 20, Problem 20.10CQ
When camping in a canyon on a still night, a camper notices that as soon as the sun strikes the surrounding peaks, a breeze begins to stir. What causes the breeze?
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PHYSICS 1250 PACKAGE >CI<
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