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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter17: Sound Waves

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 17.1OQ: Table 17.1 shows the speed of sound is typically an order of magnitude larger in solids than in...

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