Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321993724
Author: Richard Wolfson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.2, Problem 2.2GI
The figures show position-versus-time graphs for four objects. Which object is moving with constant speed? Which reverses direction? Which starts slowly and then speeds up?
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