A Boat Is Pulled into a Dock by a Rope

question 10

Short Answer

A boat is pulled into a dock by a rope attached to the bow of the boat and passing through a pulley on the dock that is 1 m higher than the bow of the boat.If the rope is pulled in at a rate of 1 m/s how fast is the boat approaching the dock when it is 7 m from the dock? Round the result to the nearest hundredth if necessary.

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Definitions:

Pore Space

The voids or gaps between soil particles, which can hold air or water, essential for plant growth and the movement of groundwater.

Biogeochemical Cycles

The natural processes that recycle nutrients and elements among the biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere.

Hydrologic Cycle

The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the surface of the Earth, including processes such as evaporation, precipitation, and infiltration.

Carbohydrate Cycle

The series of processes by which carbohydrates are synthesized, broken down, and reused in the biosphere.