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The Mississippi river flows at an average surface speed of 1.2miles per hour. The Mississippi river is 2318 miles long. How long would it take to float down the entire river? Giver answer in days

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Chapter5: Further Applications Of Newton's Laws: Friction, Drag, And Elasticity

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