Conceptual Physical Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134060491
Author: Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, Leslie A. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 11, Problem 1RAT
Choose the BEST answer to the question or the BEST way to complete the statement.
1. Which does NOT belong in the family of
- (a) Light.
- (b) Sound.
- (c) Radio waves.
- (d) X-rays.
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