Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)

6th Edition

ISBN: 9780134060491

Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 9, Problem 60E

When steel naval ships are built, the location of the shipyard and the orientation of the ship while it is in the shipyard are recorded on a brass, plaque permanently fixed to the ship. What does this have to do with magnetism?

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Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)

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