Physics for Science and Engineering With Modern Physics, VI - Student Study Guide
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Author: Doug Giancoli
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Chapter 1.5, Problem 1EE
There are only 14 eight-thousand-meter peaks in the world (see Example 1–2), and their names and elevations are given in Table 1–6. They are all in the Himalaya mountain range in India, Pakistan, Tibet, and China. Determine the elevation of the world’s three highest peaks in feet.
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