A boat exerts a force of 417N pulling a water skier who is 64kg at rest. The skier speed is 15m/s. over what distance was the force exerted?

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a = F/m = 417 / 64 = 6.52 m/s^2.

d = (Vf^2-Vo^2)/2a.
d = ((15)^2-0) / 13 = 17.27 m.