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A boat in a race accelerates uniformly at 0.2 m/s² for 18 seconds to reach a final speed of 6 m/s. Work out the initial speed of the boat.
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Answer:
initial velocity=2.4m/s
Explanation:
Using the formula:
v=u+at
v= final velocity (6m/s)
u=initial velocity (???)
a=acceleration (0.2 m/s²)
t=time(18 seconds)
v=u+at
6=u+(0.2*18)
6=u+3.6
u=6-3.6
u (initial velocity)=2.4m/s