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Conceptual Integrated Science
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780135197394
Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 3, Problem 7RAT
Two parachutists, a heavy person and a light person, jumping from the same altitude have the same size parachute. Who reaches the ground first?
a) the heavy person
b) the light person
c) they reach the ground at the same time
d) more information is needed
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