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This simple model of the air/ice boat is not realistic. We have chosen it to illustrate the properties of motion with constant acceleration. As you work through this example, decide which aspects are contradicted by your own experience. How would you develop a more realistic model of the boat's behavior? |
For the questions in this example, use the following coordinate system (illustrated above). You have a Base Camp at position x=0. Your assignment is to make observations of ice thickness and atmospheric conditions at two stations. Station One is 1 mile east of Base Camp, and Station Two is 2 miles west of Base Camp. Take east to be the positive x-direction.
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