Figure 1 shows a boat floating on the sea. The boat is stationary. Figure 2 shows part of the free body diagram for the boat. Complete the free body diagram for the boat. – 6062

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Figure 1 shows a boat floating on the sea. The boat is stationary.

  1. Figure 2 shows part of the free body diagram for the boat. 

Complete the free body diagram for the boat.

2. Calculate the mass of the boat. 

    Use the information given in Figure 2. 

    gravitational field strength = 9.8 N/kg 

    Give your answer to two significant figures.

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    Mass = _____________________ kg (4)

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      Mehwish Tariq

      1.Draw a vertical arrow of equal size pointing upwards
      Label the arrow as ‘upthrust’
      2.Weight 𝑊=25kN=25,000N
      W=mg
      m=W/g=25000/9.8
      m=2551kg
      2 s.f
      m=2600kg

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    1. 1.Draw a vertical arrow of equal size pointing upwards
      Label the arrow as ‘upthrust’
      2.Weight 𝑊=25kN=25,000N
      W=mg
      m=W/g=25000/9.8
      m=2551kg
      2 s.f
      m=2600kg

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