College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321879721
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 23P
Jill claims that her new rocket is 100 m long. As she flies past your house, you measure the rocket's length and find that it is only 80 m. Should Jill be cited for exceeding the 0 5c speed limit?
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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