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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Chapter 2, Problem 2MC
Which one of the following describes an object in motion? (2.1)
- (a) A period of time has passed.
- (b) Its position is known.
- (c) It is continuously changing position.
- (d) It has reached its final position.
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An Introduction to Physical Science
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