Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
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Author: Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.40P
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Interpretation:
To comprehend the direction of spirals in the telephone cord or spiral binding on a notebook.
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The direction of spiral in telephone cord or spiral binding on a notebook is always in one direction hence exhibits handedness.
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