A long-distance swimmer is able to swim through still water at 4.0km/h. She wishes to try to swim from Port Angeles, Washington, directly north toVictoria, British Columbia, a distance of 50 km. An ocean current flows through the Strait of Juan de Fuca from west to east at 3.0 km/h. In what direction (relative to north)should she swim to make the crossing along a straight line between the two cities?

A long-distance swimmer is able to swim through still water at 4.0km/h. She wishes to try to swim from Port Angeles, Washington, directly north toVictoria, British Columbia, a distance of 50 km. An ocean current flows through the Strait of Juan de Fuca from west to east at 3.0 km/h. In what direction (relative to north)should she swim to make the crossing along a straight line between the two cities?

College Physics

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

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Chapter3: Vectors And Two-Dimensional Motion

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4WUE: A hiker walks from (x1, y1) = (4.00 km. 3.00 km) to (x2, y2) = (3.00 km, 6.00 km), (a) What distance...

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