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A boat initial velocity is 30m/s after 2.5 seconds it’s velocity is 5m/s. What is the boats rate of acceleration

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Answer:

a = -10 m/s²

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Given data

Initial velocity of the boat (vi): 30 m/s

Final velocity of the boat (vf): 5 m/s

Time elapsed (t): 2.5 s

Acceleration (a): ?

Step 2: Calculate the acceleration of the boat

The acceleration is equal to the change in the velocity divided by the time elapsed.

a = vf - vi / t

a = 5 m/s - 30 m/s / 2.5 s

a = -10 m/s²

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