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An Introduction to Physical Science

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter15: Place And Time

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19E: Determine the month and day when the Sun is at maximum altitude for an observer in Washington, D.C....

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