Chapter 14: Q37. (page 385)
A 5.0-m-diameter solid aluminum sphere is launched into space. By how much does its diameter increase? Give your answer in mm.
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Chapter 14: Q37. (page 385)
A 5.0-m-diameter solid aluminum sphere is launched into space. By how much does its diameter increase? Give your answer in mm.
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