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lindzpooh
Oct8-07, 01:46 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

a motorboat that develops 50kW covers a distance of 1km in 6min. with how much force did the water resist the motion of the boat?

2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution

Mindscrape
Oct8-07, 08:04 PM
I would use your definitions.

P(t) =\frac{dW}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt} \int \mathbf{F} \cdot ds = \mathbf{F}(t) \cdot \mathbf{v}(t)

You have to try something. Basically, with the information you have provided, you could be able to solve differential equations for all I know.