Modern oil tankers weigh over a half-million tons and have lengths of up to one-fourth mile. Such massive ships require a distance of 5.1 km (about 3.2 mi) and a time of 21 min to come to a stop from a top speed of 29 km/h. What is the magnitude of such a ship's average acceleration in m/s2 in coming to a stop?  _______m/s2  What is the magnitude of the ship's average velocity in m/s?             m/s Comment on the potential of a tanker running aground. (A or B) A. It is possible. The tanker needs to start slowing down far in advance before stopping. B. It is not possible. The tanker can come to a stop immediately.

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Modern oil tankers weigh over a half-million tons and have lengths of up to one-fourth mile. Such massive ships require a distance of 5.1 km (about 3.2 mi) and a time of 21 min to come to a stop from a top speed of 29 km/h.

What is the magnitude of such a ship's average acceleration in m/s2 in coming to a stop?
 _______m/s2

 What is the magnitude of the ship's average velocity in m/s?
            m/s

Comment on the potential of a tanker running aground. (A or B)

A. It is possible. The tanker needs to start slowing down far in advance before stopping.
B. It is not possible. The tanker can come to a stop immediately.    
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