College Physics
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 2.4QQ
The three graphs in Figure 2.13 represent the position vs. time for objects moving along the x-axis. Which, if any, of these graphs is not physically possible?
Figure 2.13 (Quick Quiz 2.4) Which position vs. time curve is impossible?
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