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?

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?

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Chapter6: Motion In Two Dimensions

Section6.3: Relative Velocity

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