Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 26, Problem 20P
(a)
To determine
The resistance of mercury.
(b)
To determine
The fractional change in the resistance during heartbeat.
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