The discussion revolves around a physics problem involving a 2000 kg boat, where the motor exerts a force of 6000 N against a resistive force of 2000 N from the water. Participants are exploring the calculation of the boat's acceleration based on these forces.
The discussion has progressed with participants clarifying the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration. Some guidance has been provided regarding the correct formulation of acceleration, but there is no explicit consensus on the final numerical value.
Participants are navigating through the definitions and units of acceleration, with some confusion noted regarding the distinction between speed and acceleration.
Right. What standard equations might be relevant?Nick63 said:Homework Statement
A 2000 kg boat's motor can exert a force of 6000N. The water provides a resistive force of 2000N. What is the magnitude of the acceleration.
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The Attempt at a Solution
that the boat has a 4000 N total force going foward
acceleration= all forces working on object/mass?haruspex said:Right. What standard equations might be relevant?
Sort of. To be accurate, Acceleration = net force on object / mass.Nick63 said:acceleration= all forces working on object/mass?
so the acceleration would be 2 m/s?haruspex said:Sort of. To be accurate, Acceleration = net force on object / mass.
m/s is a speed, not an acceleration.Nick63 said:so the acceleration would be 2 m/s?
oh 2m/s^2?haruspex said:m/s is a speed, not an acceleration.
Yes.Nick63 said:oh 2m/s^2?
Thank you so much it helps a lot to be able to talk a problem outharuspex said:Yes.