EBK PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEER
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Author: Jewett
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.18CQ
The mayor of a city reprimands some city employees because they will not remove the obvious sags from the cables that support the city traffic lights. What explanation can the employees give? How do you think the case will be settled in mediation?
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