Two people are in a rowboat on a river. The current of the river water carries them at a speed of five meters per second even when they are not rowing. What will happen to the boat's motion of no other forces act on the boat?(1 point)
Responses
The boat's speed will increase.
The boat's speed will increase.
The boat's speed will decrease.
The boat's speed will decrease.
The boat's speed will stay the same.
The boat's speed will stay the same.
The boat will change direction.
The boat's speed will stay the same.
The boat's speed will stay the same.
The boat's speed will stay the same.
Explanation:
When no other forces act on the boat, the only force that affects its motion is the current of the river water. The current is carrying the boat at a constant speed of five meters per second, even when they are not rowing. Since there are no other forces opposing or aiding this motion, the boat will continue to move at the same speed as the current. Therefore, the boat's speed will stay the same.