College Physics Plus Mastering Physics with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition)
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Chapter 15, Problem 19P
In the air we breathe at 72°F and 1.0 atm pressure, how many molecules does a typical cubic centimeter contain, assuming that the air is all N2?
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College Physics Plus Mastering Physics with eText - Access Card Package (10th Edition)
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