Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 93E
What is the source of the enormous amount of energy released by a hurricane?
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