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Chapter 1, Problem 16EAP
Decide whether the statement makes sense (or is clearly true) or does not make sense (or is clearly false). Explain clearly, not all of these have definitive answers, so your explanation is more important than your chosen answer.
16. It will take me light-years to complete this homework assignment!
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EBK ESSENTIAL COSMIC PERSPECTIVE, THE
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