Question

A boat is moving along the water. The forward thrust from the engines is 35,000 N. Water resistance is 20,000 N and air resistance 10,000 N. What is the resultant force on the boat?

Answer 1

The resultant force on the boat is 5,000 N

Step-by-step explanation:

Given;

the forward thrust on the boat, Ft = 35,000 N

water resistance on the boat, Fw = 20,000 N

Air resistance on the boat, Fa = 10,000 N

The forces opposing the boat motion will be negative, while the force pushing the boat forward will be positive

The resultant force on the boat, Fr = Ft - Fw - Fa

Fr = 35,000 N - 20,000 N - 10,000 N

Fr = 35,000 N - 30,000 N

Fr = 5,000 N

Therefore, the resultant force on the boat is 5,000 N