Q2) James' job at the amusement park is to slow down and bring to a stop the boats in the log ride. The horizontal force James applies to the boat varies with time as shown in the graph. If the velocity of the boat as it drifts in is 0.90 m/s in the negative direction. What is the mass of the boat and its riders? (Hint: the graph shown can be split in one rectangular section and one triangular section) (20 points) Force (N) 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 л 02468 10 Time (s)

Q2) James' job at the amusement park is to slow down and bring to a stop the boats in the log ride. The horizontal force James applies to the boat varies with time as shown in the graph. If the velocity of the boat as it drifts in is 0.90 m/s in the negative direction. What is the mass of the boat and its riders? (Hint: the graph shown can be split in one rectangular section and one triangular section) (20 points) Force (N) 300 250 200 150 100 50 0 л 02468 10 Time (s)

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Chapter4: Dynamics: Force And Newton's Laws Of Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23PE: A 5.00105 -kg rocket is accelerating straight up. Its engines produce 1.250107 N of thrust, and air...

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