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College Physics

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ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter11: Energy In Thermal Processes

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13P

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