(Figure 1)A swimmer wants to cross a river, from point A topoint B, as shown in the figure. The distance di (from A to C) is200 m, the distance d2 (from C to B) is 150 m, and the speedv, of the current in the river is 5 km/hour. Suppose that theswimmer's velocity relative to the water makes an angle of0 = 45 degrees with the line from A to C, as indicated in thefigure. Part ATo swim directly from A to B, what speed ug, relative to the water, should the swimmer have?Express the swimmer's speed numerically, to three significant figures, In kilometers per hour.> View Avallable Hint(s)Bνα ΑΣφ6.6km/hourUs =%3DSubmitPrevious AnswersX Incorrect; Try Again; 3 attempts remaining

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