College Physics
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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
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Chapter 8, Problem 3RQ
Review Question 8.3 You read the following sentence in a book: “In problem solving, put the axis at the place on the rigid body where the force you know the least about is exerted.” Explain why this hint is helpful.
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