Essential University Physics (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134202709
Author: Richard Wolfson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2.6, Problem 2.6GI
The graph shows acceleration versus time for three different objects, all of which start at rest from the same position. Only object (b) undergoes constant acceleration. Which object is going fastest at the time t1?
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