The independent variable is how much weight you add to the boat.
The dependent variable is: Did it or did it not sink yet ?
Explanation:
The reading on the scale is
W = m(g + a)
= (77 kg)(9.8 m/s^2 + 2 m/s^2)
= 908.6 N
F=ma
Tension - weight = mass x acceleration
T - 5(9.81) = 5 x 1
T = 5 + 5(9.81)
T = 54.05 N
T ≈ 54 N
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