College Physics
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Author: ETKINA, Eugenia, Planinšič, G. (gorazd), Van Heuvelen, Alan
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 3, Problem 54RPP
What is Stapp’s 67 m/s speed in miles per hour?
30 mi/h
40 mi/h
100 mi/h
120 mi/h
150 mi/h
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