A boat in a race accelerates uniformly at 0.2 m/s² for 18 seconds to reach a final speed of 6 m/s. Work out the initial speed of the boat.

initial velocity=2.4m/s

Explanation:

Using the formula:

v=u+at

v = final velocity (6m/s)

u=initial velocity (?)

a=acceleration (0.2 m/s²)

t=time (18 seconds)

v=u+at

6=u + (0.2*18)

6=u+3.6

u=6-3.6

u (initial velocity) = 2.4m/s