Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Elizabeth A. Stephan, David R. Bowman, William J. Park, Benjamin L. Sill, Matthew W. Ohland
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 3MDP
Determine the coefficient of static and sliding friction for a piece of wood.
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Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (4th Edition)
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