A river flows due east at 1.50 m/s. A boat crosses the river from the south shore to the north shore by maintaining a constant velocity of 10.0 m/s due north relative to the water. If the river is 325 m wide, how far downstream is the boat when it reaches the north shore?

Explanation:

Given that the velocity of the river is 1.50m/s due east.

The velocity of the boat with respect to the river is 10.0 m/s due north .

The width of the river is 325 m.

Note that the velocity of the boat will help in crossing the river.

Hence, speed = distance/time

Speed = 10.0 m/s

Distance = 325 m

Time = ?

10 = 325/time

Time = 325/10

Time = 32.5s

Hence in 32.5s the horizontal distance traveled by boat will be

= 1.50m/s × 32.5s

= 48.75m

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i just did an experiment like this in my science class. also the answer is yes, it will get separated because they are two opposites meaning if they are opposite they can not attract.

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