Physics: Principles with Applications, Books a la Carte Edition & Modified Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card Package

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ISBN: 9780321974990

Author: Douglas C. Giancoli

Publisher: PEARSON

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What is the percent uncertainly in the measurement 5.48 ± 0.25 m?

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Physics: Principles with Applications, Books a la Carte Edition & Modified Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card Package

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