A Small Boat Is Moving at a Velocity of 3

question 5

Multiple Choice

A small boat is moving at a velocity of 3.35 m/s when it is accelerated by a river current perpendicular to the initial direction of motion. If the acceleration of the current is 0.750 m/s², what will be the new velocity of the boat after 33.5 s?

• A) 25.3 m/s at 82.4° from initial direction of motion
• B) 25.3 m/s at 7.59° from initial direction of motion
• C) 640.1 m/s at 82.4° from initial direction of motion
• D) 640.1 m/s at 7.59° from initial direction of motion

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