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Solved: When the pilot reverses the propeller in a boat
Chapter 2, Problem 7(choose chapter or problem)
When the pilot reverses the propeller in a boat moving north, the boat moves with an acceleration directed south. Assume the acceleration of the boat remains constant in magnitude and direction. What happens to the boat?
(a) It eventually stops and remains stopped.
(b) It eventually stops and then speeds up in the forward direction.
(c) It eventually stops and then speeds up in the reverse direction.
(d) It never stops but loses speed more and more slowly forever.
(e) It never stops but continues to speed up in the forward direction.
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QUESTION:
When the pilot reverses the propeller in a boat moving north, the boat moves with an acceleration directed south. Assume the acceleration of the boat remains constant in magnitude and direction. What happens to the boat?
(a) It eventually stops and remains stopped.
(b) It eventually stops and then speeds up in the forward direction.
(c) It eventually stops and then speeds up in the reverse direction.
(d) It never stops but loses speed more and more slowly forever.
(e) It never stops but continues to speed up in the forward direction.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Given information:
Initially the boat is travelling in the north direction.
The pilot reverses the propeller due to which a constant acceleration is applied in the south direction.