Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text
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ISBN: 9781133104261
Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2, Problem 31P
(a)
To determine
The horizontal distance that must be between the saddle and limb when the ranch hand makes his move.
(b)
To determine
The time interval the daring ranch hand is in air.
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