
Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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a object is observed to fall from a bridge , striking the water below 3.40 s later. (A) with what velocity did it strike the water? (B) what was the avgerage velocity during the fall? (C) how high was the bridge?
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