A kayaker wants to cross a -wide river that flows east at

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Problem

A kayaker wants to cross a 120 m120\,\text{m}-wide river that flows east at 0.80 m/s0.80\,\text{m/s}. The kayaker can paddle at 2.0 m/s2.0\,\text{m/s} relative to the water and heads 30∘30^{\circ} west of north. Where will the kayaker reach the opposite bank relative to the point directly across from the launch position? (a) About 14 m14\,\text{m} east of the point directly across (b) About 69 m69\,\text{m} west of the point directly across (c) About 14 m14\,\text{m} west of the point directly across (d) About 55 m55\,\text{m} east of the point directly across

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