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AP Physics C (Mech)
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OS-UP-6-31 · OpenStax University Physics Volume 1

Solving Problems with Newton’s Laws (Problem 31)

A 35.0-kg dolphin accelerates opposite to the motion from 12.0 to 7.50 m/s in 2.30 s to join another dolphin in play. What average force was exerted to slow the first dolphin if it was moving horizontally? (The gravitational force is balanced by the buoyant force of the water.)