(a) What is the magnitude of the passenger's velocity relative to the water? (b) How long does it take for the passenger to walk a distance of 35.4 m on the boat? (c) How long does it take for the passenger to cover a distance of 35.4 m on the water

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On a pleasure cruise a boat is traveling relative to the water at a speed of 6.01 m/s due south. Relative to the boat, a passenger walks toward the back of the boat at a speed of 1.88 m/s. (a) What is the magnitude of the passenger's velocity relative to the water? (b) How long does it take for the passenger to walk a distance of 35.4 m on the boat? (c) How long does it take for the passenger to cover a distance of 35.4 m on the water?

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