.John can swim at 4km/h in still water. He wishes to swim across a river to a point directly opposite from where he is standing. The river is movina at a rate of 5km/h. Explain, with the use of a diagram, why this is not possible.

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John can swim at 4km/h in still water. He wishes to swim across a river to a point directly
opposite from where he is standing. The river is movina at a rate of 5km/h. Explain, with the
use of a diagram, why this is not possible.
Transcribed Image Text:John can swim at 4km/h in still water. He wishes to swim across a river to a point directly opposite from where he is standing. The river is movina at a rate of 5km/h. Explain, with the use of a diagram, why this is not possible.
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