river. It can swim 21.5m/s. A North American river otter wants to cross the North Saskatchewan at a speed of 2.75 m/s. In that location, the distance directly across the river is 45.0 m and the current velocity is 2.5 m/s.

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A North American river otter wants to cross the North Saskatchewan river. It can swim
at a speed of 2.75 m/s. In that location, the distance directly across the river is 45.0 m
and the current velocity is 2.5 m/s.
Transcribed Image Text:(own = 2115m/sb A North American river otter wants to cross the North Saskatchewan river. It can swim at a speed of 2.75 m/s. In that location, the distance directly across the river is 45.0 m and the current velocity is 2.5 m/s.
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Calculate the otter's velocity, relative to the bank from where it started.
Transcribed Image Text:ky Calculate the otter's velocity, relative to the bank from where it started.
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