Classical accounts tell us that a 170-oar trireme (ancient

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Classical accounts tell us that a 170-oar trireme (ancient Greek or Roman warship) once covered 184 sea miles in 24 hours. Explain why at some point during this feat the trireme’s speed exceeded 7.5 knots (sea miles per hour).

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QUESTION:

Classical accounts tell us that a 170-oar trireme (ancient Greek or Roman warship) once covered 184 sea miles in 24 hours. Explain why at some point during this feat the trireme’s speed exceeded 7.5 knots (sea miles per hour).

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SOLUTIONStep 1 of 2In this problem, we have to explain the reason for exceeding speed 7.5 knots at some point.________________

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