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Just need the answer to D please

Just need the answer to D please-example-1
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The boat has to pull with MORE force. Don't forget about the force of friction with the water, pulling the skier in the backwards direction. The force that accelerates him is the NET force ... boat force minus water resistance. So the boat force has to be greater than the net accelerating force.

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