Kent Swimm, who is taking Physics for the third year in a row (and not because he likes it), has rowed his boat within three feet of the dock. Kent decides to jump onto the dock and turn around and dock his boat. Explain to Kent why this docking strategy is not a good strategy.

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Distance and Speed

The speed, distance and time relation forms the basis of study of motion. You will need these concepts in the study of Mechanics. This concept is applicable for students who are studying the following courses –