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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

Section1.7: Vectors And Scalars

Problem 1.3QQ: Which of the following are vector quantities and which are scalar quantities? (a) your age (b)...

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