A boat crossing a river travels north with a velocity of 10.0 kph relative to the water. The riverwater is flowing eastward at a constant 5.00 kph. Procopio is at rest while waiting for the boat on the other side of the river. What is the direction of the boat's motion relative to Procopio? O 26.6° north of east O 63.4° west of north O 63.4° north of west O 26.6° east of north

A boat crossing a river travels north with a velocity of 10.0 kph relative to the water. The riverwater is flowing eastward at a constant 5.00 kph. Procopio is at rest while waiting for the boat on the other side of the river. What is the direction of the boat's motion relative to Procopio? O 26.6° north of east O 63.4° west of north O 63.4° north of west O 26.6° east of north

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University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

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Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

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Chapter4: Motion In Two And Three Dimensions

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Problem 78P: A river is moving east at 4 m/s. A boat starts from the dock heading 30 north of west at 7 m/s. If...

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