The Mathematical Mechanic: Using Physical Reasoning to Solve Problems
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Mark Levi., & Mark Levi|AUTHOR. (2009). The Mathematical Mechanic: Using Physical Reasoning to Solve Problems . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mark Levi and Mark Levi|AUTHOR. 2009. The Mathematical Mechanic: Using Physical Reasoning to Solve Problems. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mark Levi and Mark Levi|AUTHOR. The Mathematical Mechanic: Using Physical Reasoning to Solve Problems Princeton University Press, 2009.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Mark Levi, and Mark Levi|AUTHOR. The Mathematical Mechanic: Using Physical Reasoning to Solve Problems Princeton University Press, 2009.
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Full title | mathematical mechanic using physical reasoning to solve problems |
Author | levi mark |
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