A boat moves so that its position vector, r metres, at time t seconds is given by r = 2t - i+ 2tj 10 The unit vectors i and j are directed east and north respectively. (a) Find the time when the boat is due north of its initial position. ( seconds) (b) Find the time when the boat is travelling north. ( seconds) (c) Find the acceleration of the boat, state the direction of the acceleration. magnitude = ( m/s2), direction = (

A boat moves so that its position vector, r metres, at time t seconds is given by r = 2t - i+ 2tj 10 The unit vectors i and j are directed east and north respectively. (a) Find the time when the boat is due north of its initial position. ( seconds) (b) Find the time when the boat is travelling north. ( seconds) (c) Find the acceleration of the boat, state the direction of the acceleration. magnitude = ( m/s2), direction = (

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

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