An Introduction to Physical Science
14th Edition
ISBN: 9781305079137
Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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For each of the following items, fill in the number of the appropriate Key Term from the preceding list.
a. _____ Zero acceleration in free fall
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