Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.6, Problem 2.5CE
In our everyday experience, we sometimes use the phrase “as the crow flies.” Does this expression refer to total distance traveled, or does it refer to magnitude of the displacement?
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