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How many miles could the dogs and sled travel per day?

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Final answer:

The distance that a sled dog team can cover in a day varies and can range from 90 to 100 miles under favorable conditions. Calculating the exact distance requires additional information and context, such as conditions and terrain.

Step-by-step explanation:

The distance that dogs and a sled can travel per day depends on various factors, such as the strength and endurance of the dogs, weather conditions, and the terrain. In the scenarios provided, we have some physics calculation questions instead of direct distance covered per day.

For example, when calculating the magnitude of acceleration starting from rest if each of the eight dogs exerts an average force of 185 N backward on the snow, and the loaded sled with its rider has a mass of 210 kg, we apply Newton's Second Law of Motion (Force = mass × acceleration).

However, to answer the question related to the distance a sled dog team can travel in a day, which is generally posed in sled dog races like the Iditarod, teams can travel between 90 to 100 miles in a day under good conditions, though this can vary widely based on the factors mentioned earlier.

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