Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Ch. 28.1 - Prob. 28.1CECh. 28.2 - Prob. 28.2CECh. 28.3 - Prob. 28.3CECh. 28.5 - When a lightbulb burns out, its filament breaks so...Ch. 28.6 - A battery with terminal potential is connected to...Ch. 28.7 - A battery of terminal potential is connected to a...Ch. 28 - Prob. 1PQCh. 28 - Prob. 2PQCh. 28 - Prob. 3PQCh. 28 - Prob. 4PQ
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