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2018 F = ma Exam A — Question 22

A small hole is punched into the bottom of a rectangular boat, allowing water to enter the boat. As the boat sinks into the water, which of the following graphs best shows how the rate water flows through the hole varies with time? Assume that the boat remains horizontal as it sinks. water level outside boat water level inside hole
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