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3 November, 09:23

The forces acting on a sailboat are 390n north and 180n east. if the boat (including crew) has a mass of 270 kg, what are the magnitude direction of the boat's acceleration

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  1. 3 November, 09:31
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    F=ma so a=F/m

    ax=180/270=0.67m/s^2

    ay=390/270=1.44m/s^2

    Magnitude = sqrt ((0.67^2) + (1.44^2)) = 1.59m/s^2

    Direction - Tan (x) = 0.67/1.44=0.47 Tan^-1 (x) = 25 degrees
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