3rd Edition

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 3, Problem 13RCQ

A boxer can hit a heavy bag with a great force. Why can’t he hit a sheet of newspaper in midair with the same amount of force?

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