Question

How far will a 600 kg boat travel in 12 s if there is a constant 900 N force on it and it starts from rest?

Answer 1

Answer:

108 metres

Explanation:

Given

$Force = 900N$

$Mass = 600kg$

$Time = 12s$

Required

Determine the distance moved

First, we need to determine the acceleration.

$Force = Mass * Acceleration$

$900N = 600kg * a$

Solve for a

$a = 900/600$

$a = 1.5m/s^2$

Next, we determine the distance using:

$S = ut + \frac{1}{2}at^2$

Since it starts from rest,

$u = 0$

$t = 12$

$a = 1.5$

So:

$S = 0 * 12 + \frac{1}{2} * 1.5 * 12^2$

$S = \frac{1}{2} * 1.5 * 144$

$S = \frac{1}{2} * 216$

$S = 108m$