College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 4, Problem 26CQ
Your friend says that a projectile launched at an angle relative to the horizontal moves forward because it retains the force of the launcher. Why would she say this? Do you agree or disagree? If you disagree, how would you convince your friend that your opinion is correct?
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