Assuming the petrol burnt (per hour) in driving a motor boat varies as the cube of ts velocity, show that the most economica speed when going against the current of c miles per hour is (3c/2) miles per hour.

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Assuming the petrol burnt (per hour) in
driving a motor boat varies as the cube of
its velocity, show that the most economical
speed when going against the current of c
miles per hour is (3c/2) miles per hour.
Transcribed Image Text:Assuming the petrol burnt (per hour) in driving a motor boat varies as the cube of its velocity, show that the most economical speed when going against the current of c miles per hour is (3c/2) miles per hour.
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