Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 5, Problem 11ICA
- 10. A cubic meter of air has a mass of about 1.2 kilograms. What is the total mass of air in your home or in a designated building?
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Chapter 5 Solutions
Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (3rd Edition)
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