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University Physics Volume 1

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ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter1: Units And Measurement

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 76P: A person measures his or her heart rate by counting the number of beats in 30s. If 401 beats are...

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Use the ruler student to determine the length
of a feather.
What is the length of a feather with an uncertainty
in measuring its length?

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