College Physics
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ISBN: 9780134601823
Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 3, Problem 20P
* You record the displacement of an object as a constant force is exerted on it. (a) If the time interval during which the force is exerted doubles, how does the object's displacement change? Indicate all the assumptions that you made. (b) Explain how your answer changes if one of the assumptions is not valid.
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