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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

Chapter12: Static Equilibrium And Elasticity

Section: Chapter Questions

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