College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 26, Problem 8CQ
Women usually have higher resistance of their arms and legs than men. Why might you expect to see this variation in resistance?
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