College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 3 - Motion in Two Dimensions - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Exercises - Page 101: 80

Answer

$a).$ (1) travelling with the current $b).$ 6.67 m/s

Work Step by Step

a). $\frac{400m}{15s}=26.67m/s>20m/s$, so the boat is going with the current. b). The current is $26.67m/s-20m/s=6.67m/s$
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