University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
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Author: Hugh D. Young, Roger A. Freedman
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University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)
Ch. 38.1 - Silicon films become better electrical conductors...Ch. 38.2 - Prob. 38.2TYUCh. 38.3 - Prob. 38.3TYUCh. 38.4 - Prob. 38.4TYUCh. 38 - Prob. 38.1DQCh. 38 - Prob. 38.2DQCh. 38 - Prob. 38.3DQCh. 38 - Prob. 38.4DQCh. 38 - Prob. 38.5DQCh. 38 - Prob. 38.6DQ
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