A motorboat is traveling in a straight line across a calm lake. Its propeller provides a forward thrust force on the boat. A resistive force of equal magnitude acts in the opposite direction due to water drag. Which statement describes the motion of the boat?
The boat changes direction.
The boat moves at a constant speed.
The boat slows down.
The boat speeds up.
183 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 1.5.1a Forces, resultant force and motion. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.