Physics for Scientists and Engineers with Modern Physics
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
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Chapter 4, Problem 30P
(a)
To determine
The time taken by the student to complete the trip at a speed of
(b)
To determine
The time taken by the student to complete the trip in still water.
(c)
To determine
To explain: The reason for the student takes longer time to swim when there is a current.
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