EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEER
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ISBN: 9780100546714
Author: Katz
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 1.6, Problem 1.4CE
To determine
The quantities that represent energy.
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answers in the data table below.
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c. Make a graph of height versus energy.
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