Essential University Physics: Volume 2 (3rd Edition)
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Author: Richard Wolfson
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Chapter 37.2, Problem 37.2GI
If a scientist uses microwave technology to study molecular structure, what form of molecular energy is she most concerned with?
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Essential University Physics: Volume 2 (3rd Edition)
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