The width of a river is

PHYSICS · Multi-part · AP · Physics 1: Algebra-based · Kinematics · Kinematics

Problem

The width of a river is 30 m30\text{ m}, the river velocity is 2 m s−12\text{ m s}^{-1}, and the rowing velocity is 5 m s−15\text{ m s}^{-1} at 37∘37^\circ to the direction of the river current. (a) Find the time taken to cross the river. (b) Find the drift of the boatman while reaching the other shore.

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