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College Physics
Global Edition
Raymond A. Serway
Emeritus, James Madison University
Chris Vuille
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
John Hughes
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Australia • Brazil • Canada • Mexico • South Africa • Singapore • United Kingdom • United States
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John Hughes WCN: 02-300-527
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Publisher, Global Editions: Marinda Louw or distributed in any form or by any means, except as permitted by U.S.
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Vicky True-Baker submit all requests online at www.cengage.com/ permissions.
Product Assistant: Jeanette Ames
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emailed to .
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Subject Matter Expert: Matthew Kohlmyer
ISBN: 979-8-214-04667-9
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Content Acquisition Analyst: Nichole Nalenz Cengage Learning International Offices
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