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17. (a) Compute the order of magnitude of the mass of a bath- tub half full of water. (b) Compute the order of magnitude of the mass of a bathtub half full of copper coins.

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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tub half full of water. (b) Compute the order of magnitude
of the mass of a bathtub half full of copper coins.

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