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13 September, 11:43

A boat has a mass of 6800 kg. Its engines generate a drive force of 4100 N due west, while the wind exerts a force of 800 N due east and the water exerts a resistive force of 1200 N due east. What are the magnitude and direction of the boat's acceleration?

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  1. 13 September, 12:23
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    The boat's acceleration are: a = 0.3 m/s² in west direction.

    Explanation:

    Fm = 4100 N

    Fwi = 800 N

    Fwa = 1200 N

    Fm - Fwi - Fwa = m * a

    clearing a:

    a = 0.3 m/s²
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