SOLUTION: The safe stopping distance, d, in metres, for a boat travelling at v km/h in calm water is determined to be d = 0.002 (2v + 10v + 3000) . a) What is the safe stopping distance if

Question 1181719: The safe stopping distance, d, in metres, for a boat travelling at v km/h in calm water is determined to be d = 0.002 (2v + 10v + 3000) .
a) What is the safe stopping distance if the speed is 12 km/h?
b) What is the initial speed of the boat if it takes 15 m to stop?
Answer by ikleyn(52776) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Twice and thrice check the formula in your post.

Find an error there.

Fix this error.

Then re-post to the forum.

Please do not post it to me personally.

Have a nice day (!)

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