An Introduction to Physical Science
An Introduction to Physical Science
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ISBN: 9781305079137
Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Why Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle wouldn’t pose a problem for police officers using radar to determine a car’s speed.

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