Question

A boat weighing 900 newtons requires a horizontal force of 600 newtons to move it across the water at 15 meters per second. The boat's engine must provide energy at the rate of...

Answer 1

Answer:

9000W or 9kW

Explanation:

Power is defined as the rate of work done.

Work done is Force * Distance.

$P = \frac{\Delta Fd}{t}$

$\frac{600*15}{1} = 9000$

Answer 2

(600N)•(15 m/s) = 9,000 watts

(About 12.1 Horsepower)