College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
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Chapter 3, Problem 19CQ
Figure Q3.19 is a velocity-versus-time graph for the vertical motion of an object. Choose the correct combination (a, b, or c) of an acceleration-versus-time graph and a force-versus-time graph for the object.
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