Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321909107
Author: Paul G. Hewitt
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 46RCQ
Here we see top views of three motorboats crossing a river. All have the same speed relative to the water, and all experience the same river flow. Construct resultant vectors showing the speed and direction of each boat. Rank the boats from most to least for
- the time to reach the opposite shore.
- the fastest ride.
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