ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
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ISBN: 9781337705011
Author: MOAVENI
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Prove that 1lbffts is equal to 1.36W and find the value of 550lbffts in kW.

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