Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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ISBN: 9781305289963
Author: Debora M. Katz
Publisher: Cengage Custom Learning
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Chapter 5, Problem 20PQ
You are riding a luxury bus. In front of you is a cup of tea resting on the seat-back tray. Which of the following events may lead to spilled tea in your lap? The bus a. remains at rest, b. moves at constant velocity, c. speeds up or d. slows down. Don’t worry about other circumstances such as a person knocking your cup over. (More than one choice may be correct.) Explain your answers.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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