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ISBN: 9780135197394

Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)

Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)

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If a very smooth ball is rolled down an inclined surface with zero friction, the ball will continue to roll indefinitely for an infinite time, in an attempt to reach to the same height on the opposite hill!

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Chapter 25, Problem 8RCQ

What is another name for a drainage basin?

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