Conceptual Physical Science Plus Mastering Physics with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package (6th Edition)
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Chapter 3, Problem 5RAT
Which of the following equations is most useful for solving a problem that asks for the distance that a fast-moving box slides across a Post Office floor before coming to a stop?
(a) F = ma
(b) Ft = Δmv
(c) KE = ½mv2
(d) Fd = Δ½mv2
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