A ship moving initially at 10.7 m/s due North,drifts due NE at the same speed.To correct the bearing,the captain accelerates the engine and turns the rudder NW.If the engines deliver a constant acceleration of 4.4 m/s²,how long will it take to assume the original course again? A)2.4 s B)3.4 s C)1.7 s D)1.2 s

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The correct answer is A because the ship is moving at a constant speed of 10.7 m/s and the engines are delivering a constant acceleration of 4.4 m/s2. Therefore, the ship will take 2.4 seconds to assume its original course again.

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