College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 2, Problem 5RQ
Review Question 2.5 A position- versus-time graph representing a moving object is shown in Figure 2.15. What are the positions of the object at clock readings 2.6s and 5.6 s?
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