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Chapter 38.1, Problem 38.1QQ
Which observer in Figure 38.1 sees the ball’s correct path? (a) the observer in the truck (b) the observer on the ground (c) both observers
Figure 38.1 Two observers watch the path of a thrown ball and obtain different results.
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