College Physics
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 3, Problem 55RPP
What is the magnitude of the acceleration of Stapp and his sled as their speed increased from zero to 67 m/s?
5 m/s2
6 m/s2
10 m/s2
12 m/s2
14 m/s2
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