
EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEER
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Author: SERWAY
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Chapter 27, Problem 27.2CQ
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The factors that affect the resistance of a conductor.
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Chapter 27 Solutions
EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEER
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