PHYSCS SCI&ENG/MOD PHYS V3&MOD MSTG
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Chapter 5, Problem 17CQ
Which of the following are inertial reference frames? Explain.
a. A car driving at steady speed on a straight and level road.
b. A car driving at steady speed up a 10° incline.
c. A car speeding up after leaving a stop sign.
d. A car driving at steady speed around a curve.
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