Question

A boat in a race accelerates uniformly at 0.2 m/s² for 18 seconds to reach a final speed of 6 m/s. Work out the initial speed of the boat.

Answer 1

Answer:

initial velocity=2.4m/s

Explanation:

Using the formula:

v=u+at

v= final velocity (6m/s)

u=initial velocity (???)

a=acceleration (0.2 m/s²)

t=time(18 seconds)

v=u+at

6=u+(0.2*18)

6=u+3.6

u=6-3.6

u (initial velocity)=2.4m/s