A boat moves through the water with 2 forces acting on it. 1 is 2.1 x 10 to the third N pushed forward by the motor. The other is 1.81 x 10 to the third N resistive force by the water. a. What is the acceleration of the 980 kg boat? b. If it starts from rest, how far will it move in 10 sec? c. What will be the speed in 10 seconds?

A boat moves through the water with 2 forces acting on it. 1 is 2.1 x 10 to the third N pushed forward by the motor. The other is 1.81 x 10 to the third N resistive force by the water. a. What is the acceleration of the 980 kg boat? b. If it starts from rest, how far will it move in 10 sec? c. What will be the speed in 10 seconds?

Inquiry into Physics

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337515863

Author:Ostdiek

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Chapter2: Newton's Laws

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15P: . As a baseball is being caught, its speed goes from 30 to 0 m/s in about 0.005 s. Its mass is 0.145...

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