Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321993724
Author: Richard Wolfson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 45P
An elevator moves upward at 5.2 m/s. What’s its minimum stopping time if the passengers are to remain on the floor?
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Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)
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