A river flows due south with a speed of 2.0 m/s. You steer a motorboat across the river; your velocity relative to the water is 5.2 m/s due east. The river is 650 m wide. Part A What is the magnitude of your velocity relative to the earth? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ANSWER: V = Part B What is the direction of your velocity relative to the earth? Express your answer in degrees. ANSWER: ° south of east Part C How much time is required to cross the river? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ANSWER: t = Part D How far south of your starting point will you reach the opposite bank? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ANSWER: L =

A river flows due south with a speed of 2.0 m/s. You steer a motorboat across the river; your velocity relative to the water is 5.2 m/s due east. The river is 650 m wide. Part A What is the magnitude of your velocity relative to the earth? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ANSWER: V = Part B What is the direction of your velocity relative to the earth? Express your answer in degrees. ANSWER: ° south of east Part C How much time is required to cross the river? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ANSWER: t = Part D How far south of your starting point will you reach the opposite bank? Express your answer with the appropriate units. ANSWER: L =

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