How Do Forces Influence Boat Acceleration and Velocity?

[marzbars121]

Homework Statement

A boat moves through the water with two forces acting on it. One is a 1600 N forward push by the water on the propeller, and the other is an 1400 N resistive force due to the water around the bow.
(a) What is the acceleration of the 1000 kg boat?
m/s 2

(b) If it starts from rest, how far will it move in 9.0 s?
m

(c) What will its velocity be at the end of that time?
m/s

 

[Andrew Mason]

Homework Statement

A boat moves through the water with two forces acting on it. One is a 1600 N forward push by the water on the propeller, and the other is an 1400 N resistive force due to the water around the bow.
(a) What is the acceleration of the 1000 kg boat?
m/s 2

(b) If it starts from rest, how far will it move in 9.0 s?
m

(c) What will its velocity be at the end of that time?
m/s

You have to show us some effort to solve the problem. To start, what is the relationship between force and acceleration and mass?

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