Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Volume 2 (Chapters 21-35)
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Author: GIANCOLI, Douglas
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Chapter 2.4, Problem 1CE
A powerful car is advertised to go from zero to 60 mi/h in 6.0 s. What does this say about the car; (a) it is fast (high speed); or (b) it accelerates well?
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Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Volume 2 (Chapters 21-35)
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