Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Energy conservation

Energy conservation — practice question

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$Fv^2$

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