Friction Force and Decelerating Boat

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A 1000 kg boat traveling at 100 km/h experiences a frictional force proportional to its speed, described by the equation f_k = 70v. The challenge is to determine the time required for the boat to decelerate to 45 km/h, noting that the deceleration is not constant due to the velocity-dependent friction. The discussion highlights the need to solve a differential equation to model the velocity change over time, as the acceleration a = dv/dt. The original poster expresses confusion about differential equations, indicating a lack of exposure to the topic in their coursework. The conversation emphasizes the importance of setting up the correct differential equations to analyze the motion of the boat.
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Homework Statement


A 1000 kg boat is traveling at 100km/h when its engine is shut off.The magnitude of the frictional force ## \vec f_k## between boat and the water is proportional to the speed v of the boat:##f_k=70v##,where v is in meters per second and ##f_k## is in Newtons.Find the time required for the boat to slow to 45 km/h

Homework Equations


## \vec F=m \vec a##
##v-v_0=at##


The Attempt at a Solution


I turned km/h to m/s which its ##100km/h=27.7 m/s## and ##45km/h=12.5m/s##
then ;
##ma=-70v##
here the connfusing part is ##a## decreases when v decreases.Theres no constant decelaration.I thought integral but without distance I stucked.
##∫mdv=∫-70vdt##

I don't know what to do.

Thank you
 
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Arman777 said:
##ma=-70v##
here the connfusing part is ##a## decreases when v decreases.Theres no constant decelaration.I thought integral but without distance I stucked.

Indeed the deceleration is not constant. Note that ##a = dv/dt## and so what you have is a differential equation describing how velocity changes with time. You will need to solve this differential equation.
 
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Orodruin said:
Indeed the deceleration is not constant. Note that ##a = dv/dt## and so what you have is a differential equation describing how velocity changes with time. You will need to solve this differential equation.

I didnt learn diff equation.I am fresman student and uni teaches us second year.Like I have no clue
 
Arman777 said:
.I thought integral but without distance I stucked.
∫mdv=∫−70vdt
That's not the correct equation. You need to separate the variables.
So you can do integrals and differentials separately, right? I guess your only problem is to set up differential equations using the given data?
Arman777 said:
I didnt learn diff equation.I am fresman student and uni teaches us second year.Like I have no clue
As orodruin pointed out, use a=dv/dt.
What will be the equation of the force on the boat? Which force is acting on it?
 
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