Resultant velocity of a rower crossing a rivers current


Assignment:

Question 1. Rower A wishes to cross a river directly to the opposite bank (east) a distance of 30m. (i.e. at 90° to the shore). The current is flowing NS at 2.6 m/s and he can sustain a rowing speed of 3 m/s.

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i) draw a of the velocity vectors involved

ii) Calc the direction with respect to the current flow he needs to row (in degrees) in order to achieve his goal.

Question 2. Rower B (refer to diagram) is heading south at a relative speed of 3m/s with respect to the current and his position is 80m NNE relative to Rower A. Determine the closest point of the two rowers.

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