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Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section1.3: Conversion Of Units

Problem 1.2QQ: The distance between two cities is 100 mi. What is the number of kilometers between the two cities?...

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