Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923605
Author: Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1, Problem 9P
Which of the four systems of units appearing in Table 1.1 has the smallest units for length, mass, and force? When would this system be used most effectively?
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