A Boat Has an Initial Velocity of 2 M/s in the Y

question 24

Multiple Choice

A boat has an initial velocity of 2 m/s in the y direction on a stream which is moving in the x direction at 1 m/s. The boat is accelerating in its direction of motion at 1 m/s². What is the acceleration of the boat (in m/s²) relative to the water?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3 +
• D) 3 −
• E) 1

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