Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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ISBN: 9780131495081
Author: Douglas C. Giancoli
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Chapter 29, Problem 14Q
A cell phone charger contains a transformer. Why can’t you just buy one universal charger to charge your old cell phone, your new cell phone, your drill, and your toy electric train?
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