Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 4, Problem 5PQ
A motion diagram of a bouncing ball is shown in Figure P4.5. a. Does the ball move in one, two, or three dimensions? b. For which points is the ball’s speed the highest? c. Where is the ball at its lowest speeds?
FIGURE P4.5 All dots are in the plane of the page.
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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