Intro to Relative Velocity
4. 2D Kinematics / Intro to Relative Velocity / Problem 7
A kayaker can paddle at a speed of 2.0 m/s in still water. (i) If the kayaker wants to reach a point directly across a river with a width of 80 m and a current flowing at 1.5 m/s, at what angle upstream should the kayaker aim? (ii) How long will it take the kayaker to cross the river?
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