for boats Vboat + Vcurrent = VRESULTANT and you will have to provide the resultant speed and direction of the boat in the current, and either the velocity of the boat in calm water, or the velocity of the current with respect to the land.  The solver will then have to find the one velocity which wasn't provided. Examine the scenario introduced at the beginning of the learning activity, taking into consideration what you have learned so far about relative velocities. The scenario involved a canoe race across a river. Imagine, now, that you are taking part in the race and desperately want to reach the other side first, regardless of where you land on the opposite side. How can you do it? Should you aim to cross the river somewhat upstream, to counteract the effect of the current? Should you aim to cross somewhat downstream, to travel with the current? Should you travel straight across, perpendicular to the current?

NOTE: at the end of the question please give proper directions in your final answers.

 for boats V_boat + V_current = V_RESULTANT and you will have to provide the resultant speed and direction of the boat in the current, and either the velocity of the boat in calm water, or the velocity of the current with respect to the land.  The solver will then have to find the one velocity which wasn't provided.

1. Examine the scenario introduced at the beginning of the learning activity, taking into consideration what you have learned so far about relative velocities. The scenario involved a canoe race across a river. Imagine, now, that you are taking part in the race and desperately want to reach the other side first, regardless of where you land on the opposite side. How can you do it?
   • Should you aim to cross the river somewhat upstream, to counteract the effect of the current?
   • Should you aim to cross somewhat downstream, to travel with the current?
   • Should you travel straight across, perpendicular to the current?