Problem 7 A boat can decelerate at a rate of 1.5 m/s². It begins to slow at this rate when its speed is 20 m/s. What distance does the boat cover before it comes to rest? Don't forget units!

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A boat can decelerate at a rate of 1.5 m/s². It begins to slow at this rate
when its speed is 20 m/s. What distance does the boat cover before it
comes to rest? Don't forget units!
Transcribed Image Text:Problem 7 A boat can decelerate at a rate of 1.5 m/s². It begins to slow at this rate when its speed is 20 m/s. What distance does the boat cover before it comes to rest? Don't forget units!
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