College Physics
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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
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Chapter 15, Problem 24CQ
Some houses are heated by hot oil or water circulating through baseboards. Such a heating system is typically positioned close to the floor. Why?
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