Applied Physics (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134159386
Author: Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter, Erik Gundersen
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Chapter 6.2, Problem 8P
Find the velocity of the railroad cars in Problem 7 if the lighter car is initially at rest.
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Applied Physics (11th Edition)
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