Will the launch come to rest before hitting the wharf

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A launch approaches a wharf at a speed of 10.5 knots(=5.4m/s).The engine are put in the reverse when the launch is 10 m from the wharf, the retardation being 1.25m/s squared. will the launch come to rest before hitting the wharf.. If not, with what velocity will it strike the wharf.

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