Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780133942651
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus)
Publisher: PEARSON
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A mosquito collides head-on with a car traveling 60 mph. Is the magnitude of the mosquito's acceleration larger than, smaller than, or equal to the magnitude of the car's acceleration? Explain.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)
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