A Small Boat Is Moving at a Velocity of

question 24

Multiple Choice

A small boat is moving at a velocity of 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

• 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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Definitions:

Equations

Mathematical statements that assert the equality of two expressions, often involving one or more variables.

Elimination

A method in algebra for solving systems of equations, removing one variable at a time to find their values.

Linear Equations

Equations between two variables that produce a straight line when graphed.

Consistent

In the context of systems of equations, it refers to a system that has at least one set of solutions.