The stream of a river is flowing with a speed of 2 km/h

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Problem

The stream of a river is flowing with a speed of 2 km/h. A swimmer can swim at a speed of 4 km/h. What should be the direction of the swimmer with respect to the flow of the river to cross the river straight? (1) 90∘90^\circ (2) 150∘150^\circ (3) 120∘120^\circ (4) 60∘60^\circ

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