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An Introduction to Physical Science

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ISBN:9781305079137

Author:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Publisher:James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres

Chapter2: Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9FIB: The metric units associated with acceleration are ___. (2.3)

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