Statics and Mechanics of Materials (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134382593
Author: Russell C. Hibbeler
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 1.5, Problem 13P
Convert each of the following to three significant figures. (a) 20 lb · ft to N · m, (b) 450 lb/ft3 to kN/m3, (c) 15 ft/h to mm/s.
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Statics and Mechanics of Materials (5th Edition)
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