Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134060491
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 9RAT
If a falling object gains 10 m/s each second it falls, its acceleration is
- (a) 10m/s.
- (b) 10 m/s per second
- (c) both of these
- (d) neither of these
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