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University Physics Volume 1

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ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8CQ: Does the odometer in an automobile indicate a scalar or a vector quantity?

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