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Physics for Scientists & Engineers

by Douglas C. Giancoli
Volume 1, 4th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2008

Chapter 5: Using Newton's Laws: Friction, Circular Motion, Drag Forces


"CHAPTER-OPENING QUESTIONS - Guess now!
You revolve a ball around you in a horizontal circle at a constant speed on a string, as shown here from above. Which path will the ball follow if let go of the string at point P?"





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