A sailboat accelerates from rest to a speed of 2 m/s east. Discuss direction and relative strength of the forces on the boat

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Answer:

The direction of the force is towards the east.

The relative strength of the force acting on the boat is proportional to the acceleration acting on the boat.

Explanation:

Given data,

The initial velocity of the sailboat, u = 0 m/s

The final velocity of the sailboat, v = 2 m/s

Let, the time period of the sailboat to reach 2 m/s is, t = 4 s

The acceleration of the sailboat is given by the formula,

                                 a = (v-u)/t

                                 a = (2 - 0)/ 4

                                 a = 0.5 m/s²

The direction of the force is towards the east.

The relative strength of the force acting on the boat is proportional to the acceleration acting on the boat.

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