International Edition---engineering Mechanics: Statics 4th Edition
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ISBN: 9781305856240
Author: Pytel
Publisher: Cengage
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Chapter 1, Problem 1.47P
A rifle at A is fired at a target at B. If the speed of the bullet is 1400 ft/s, determine the rectangular form of the velocity
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