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Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter8: Momentum And Collisions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7OQ: The momentum of an object is increased by a factor of 4 in magnitude. By what factor is its kinetic...

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