MODIFIED MASTERING COLLEGE PHYSICS 18WK.
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Author: Knight
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 23P
A 10,000 kg railroad car is rolling at 2.00 m/s when a 4000 kg load of gravel is suddenly dropped in. What is the car’s speed just after the gravel is loaded?
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Chapter 9 Solutions
MODIFIED MASTERING COLLEGE PHYSICS 18WK.
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