A boat travels with constant velocity $v$ in still water. A constant drag force $F$ acts on the boat. What power is required by the boat to move through the water?
- A$\frac{1}{2}Fv$
- B$Fv$
- C$\frac{1}{2}Fv^2$
- D$Fv^2$
Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy conservation
A boat travels with constant velocity $v$ in still water. A constant drag force $F$ acts on the boat. What power is required by the boat to move through the water?