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1I10.30 - Measurements in Airplanes or Jets
Code Number: 1I10.30
Demo Title: Measurements in Airplanes or Jets
Condition: Good
Principle: Large Scale Outdoor Measurements
Area of Study: Mechanics
Equipment:
Small Pendulum, Protractor, Manometer.
References:
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