College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 21, Problem 14CQ
A. Suppose that
B. Suppose that V = 0 V throughout some region of space. Can you conclude that
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College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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