Conceptual Integrated Science
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780135197394
Author: Hewitt, Paul G., LYONS, Suzanne, (science Teacher), Suchocki, John, Yeh, Jennifer (jennifer Jean)
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION (COLLEGE)
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Chapter 2, Problem 86TDI
Gracie says acceleration is how fast you go. Alex says acceleration is how fast you get fast. They look to you for confirmation. Who’s correct?
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