The power Prequired to propel a ship varies directly as the cube of the speed s of the ship. 5500 hp will propel a ship at 140 mih, whal power is required lo propel al 20.0 muh? Set up the general variation equation spression hwo decimal aces as needed

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The power P required to propel a ship varies directly as the cube of the speed s of the ship. If 5500 hp will propel a ship at 14.0 mi/h, what power is required to propel at
20.0 mih?
Set up the general variation equation.
(Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression. Round to two decimal places as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:The power P required to propel a ship varies directly as the cube of the speed s of the ship. If 5500 hp will propel a ship at 14.0 mi/h, what power is required to propel at 20.0 mih? Set up the general variation equation. (Use integers or decimals for any numbers in the expression. Round to two decimal places as needed.)
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