Question

A motorboat traveling on a straight course slows

Answer 1

Answer:

2.572 m/s²

Explanation:

Convert the given initial velocity and final velocity rates to m/s:

• 65 km/h → 18.0556 m/s
• 35 km/h → 9.72222 m/s

The motorboat's displacement is 45 m during this time.

We are trying to find the acceleration of the boat.

We have the variables v₀, v, a, and Δx. Find the constant acceleration equation that contains all four of these variables.

• v² = v₀² + 2aΔx

Substitute the known values into the equation.

• (9.72222)² = (18.0556)² + 2a(45)
• 94.52156173 = 326.0046914 + 90a
• -231.4831296 = 90a
• a = -2.572

The magnitude of the boat's acceleration is |-2.572| = 2.572 m/s².