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ISBN: 9781323905210

Author: Limbrunner

Publisher: PEARSON C

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Thermodynamics is the division of physics that deals with the transfer of any kind of energy, whether it be heat, temperature, or work, from one object to another.

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Chapter 1, Problem 1.22P

The dimensions on a baseball field are as follows: pitcher’s mound to home plate, 60.5 ft; first base to second base, 90.0 ft; and home plate to center field fence. 413.0 ft. Calculate the SI equivalents in meters.

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