A boat moves through the water at an average speed of 33 m/s. The average drag force opposing this motion is 1064 N. What average power (in HP) is required of the boat motor?Note: One HP (Horsepower) = 745.7 W (Watts).\[ P = \]\[ HP \] (Text box for input)Explanation: This problem involves calculating the power required for a boat to overcome a drag force while moving at a constant speed. Power in this context can be calculated using the formula:\[ \text{Power} = \text{Force} \times \text{Velocity} \]Finally, convert the power from watts to horsepower using the given conversion factor.

Given data: Speed (v) = 33 m/s Force (F) = 1064 N 1 HP = 745.7 W Required: The average power in HP

A boat moves through the water at an average speed of 33 m/s. The average drag force opposing this motion is 1064 N. What average power (in HP) is required of the boat motor? Note: One HP = 745.7 W. P = i HP

A boat moves through the water at an average speed of 33 m/s. The average drag force opposing this motion is 1064 N. What average power (in HP) is required of the boat motor? Note: One HP = 745.7 W. P = i HP

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A boat moves through the water at an average speed of 33 m/s. The average drag force opposing this motion is 1064 N. What average power (in HP) is required of the boat motor?

Note: One HP (Horsepower) = 745.7 W (Watts).

\[ P = \]

\[ HP \] (Text box for input)

Explanation: This problem involves calculating the power required for a boat to overcome a drag force while moving at a constant speed. Power in this context can be calculated using the formula:

\[ \text{Power} = \text{Force} \times \text{Velocity} \]

Finally, convert the power from watts to horsepower using the given conversion factor.

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