I believe it’s just a “v” with an arrow above it.
Steam powered boats run from an engine, using power, gears, and cranks to function.
Sailboats use no engine and rely on winds to move and change the direction of the boat.
Answer:
1.5 m/s²
Explanation:
For the block to move, it must first overcome the static friction.
Fs = N μs
Fs = (45 N) (0.42)
Fs = 18.9 N
This is less than the 36 N applied, so the block will move. Since the block is moving, kinetic friction takes over. To find the block's acceleration, use Newton's second law:
∑F = ma
F − N μk = ma
36 N − (45 N) (0.65) = (45 N / 9.8 m/s²) a
6.75 N = 4.59 kg a
a = 1.47 m/s²
Rounded to two significant figures, the block's acceleration is 1.5 m/s².
Usually the coefficient of static friction is greater than the coefficient of kinetic friction. You might want to double check the problem statement, just to be sure.