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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