Question:

A speedboat moving at 31.0 m/s approaches a no-wake buoy

Last updated: 7/7/2022

A speedboat moving at 31.0 m/s approaches a no-wake buoy

A speedboat moving at 31.0 m/s approaches a no-wake buoy marker 100 m ahead. The pilot slows the boat with a constant acceleration of -3.70 m/s² by reducing the throttle. (a) How long does it take the boat to reach the buoy?