Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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ISBN: 9780131495081
Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
Publisher: Addison-Wesley
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Chapter 8.4, Problem 1DE
Two balls are released from the same height above the floor. Ball A falls freely through the air, whereas ball B slides on a curved frictionless track to the floor. How do the speeds of the balls compare when they reach the floor?
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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