A river flows due NORTH at 2.0 m/s, a boat makes a direct crossing the river (shortest distance) and maintain a constant speed of 5.0 m/s relative to the water. If you are a captain of the boat, which direction would you steer the boat? West of North (A) West of South (B) East (C)
A river flows due NORTH at 2.0 m/s, a boat makes a direct crossing the river (shortest distance) and maintain a constant speed of 5.0 m/s relative to the water. If you are a captain of the boat, which direction would you steer the boat? West of North (A) West of South (B) East (C)
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A river flows due NORTH at 2.0 m/s, a boat makes a direct crossing the river (shortest distance) and maintain a constant speed of 5.0 m/s relative to the water. If you are a captain of the boat, which direction would you steer the boat?
West of North (A)
West of South (B)
East (C)
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