Thinking Like an Engineer: An Active Learning Approach (3rd Edition)
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Chapter 7.5, Problem 9CC
Comprehension Check 7-9
In NCAA basketball, a "three-point shot" is defined by an arc radius of 20 feet [It], 9 inches [in]. Convert this length to units of cubits. Conversion factor: 1 cubit = 0.45 meters [m].
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