Question

A boat in a race accelerates uniformly at 0.2m/s2 for 18 seconds to reach a final speed of 6m/s. What is the initial speed of the boat

Answer 1

Answer:

14.4 m/s

Explanation:

v = u + at

18 = u + 0.2*18

18 = u + 3.6

18 - 3.6 = u

u = 14.4 m/s

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