6. [6.2] You can swim at a speed of 2-km/h. You are swimming west across a river flowing south at a speed of 1.5-km/h. a) Sketch a diagram representing your resultant velocity as you attempt to swim across the river. b) Determine an expression to represent the speed at which you move when crossing the river.

6. [6.2] You can swim at a speed of 2-km/h. You are swimming west across a river flowing south at a speed of 1.5-km/h. a) Sketch a diagram representing your resultant velocity as you attempt to swim across the river. b) Determine an expression to represent the speed at which you move when crossing the river.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305116399

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter4: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

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