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If a simple machine reduces the strength of a force, what must be increased?

Acharge q experiences no net force at a particular point in space. which of the following situations described below must always be true? -there are no other charges nearby. -if there are other charges nearby, they must all have the same sign as q. -if there are other charges nearby, they must all have the opposite sign of q. -if there are other charges nearby, the total positive charge must equal the total negative charge. -none of the above

A2.50 × 105 w motor is used for 26.4 s to pull a boat straight toward shore. how far does the boat move toward shore if a force of 4.20 × 104 n is applied by the motor?