Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134060491
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 18RCQ
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18. How does the direction of a friction force compare with the direction of the velocity of a sliding object?
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Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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