A swimmer is able to swim at a speed of 0.90 m/s in still water. (a) How long does it take the swimmer to go a distance of 1500 m in still water? Call this time t. (b) The swimmer then decides to swim the same distance in a river having a current with a speed of 0.50 m/s. How long does this take if she swims with the current? Call this time t. (c) How long does it take her to swim the same distance against the current? Call this time t,. (d) Explain why t, - t, is not equal to t, - t,.

A swimmer is able to swim at a speed of 0.90 m/s in still water. (a) How long does it take the swimmer to go a distance of 1500 m in still water? Call this time t. (b) The swimmer then decides to swim the same distance in a river having a current with a speed of 0.50 m/s. How long does this take if she swims with the current? Call this time t. (c) How long does it take her to swim the same distance against the current? Call this time t,. (d) Explain why t, - t, is not equal to t, - t,.

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter2: Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 83AP: A diver explores a shallow reef off the coast of Belize. She initially swims 90.0 m north, makes a...

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