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The sailboat is initially traveling at velocity of 10km/h. What is the change in velocity if the final velocity is 15.5km/h

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Answer:

The change in velocity is 5.5 km/h

Step-by-step explanation:

The initial velocity with which the sailboat is travelling, v₁ = 10 km/h

The final velocity with which the sailboat is travelling, v₂ = 15.5 km/h

The change in velocity, Δv, is the difference between final velocity, v₂ and the initial velocity, v₁, as follows;

Mathematically, Δv = v₂ - v₁

By substituting the given values, we have;

Δv = 15.5 km/h - 10 km/h = 5.5 km/h

The change in velocity, of the sailboat Δv = 5.5 km/h.

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