Physics (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321976444
Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 3, Problem 52PCE
Consider the river crossing problem in Example 3-11. Suppose we would like the boat to move directly across the river (in the positive x direction) with a speed of 5 0 m/s. What is the corresponding speed and direction of the boat’s velocity relative to the waters.
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