Physics

Given:
Vi = 9.5 m/s (initial velocity),
Vf = 5.5 m/s (final velocity),
d = 12.0 m (distance traveled).

To find the magnitude of the boat's acceleration while it travels 12.0 m, we can use the following equation:

Vf² = Vi² + 2ad

Where:
Vf is the final velocity,
Vi is the initial velocity,
a is the acceleration,
d is the distance traveled.

Plugging in the given values into the equation:

(5.5 m/s)² = (9.5 m/s)² + 2a(12.0 m)

30.25 m²/...