Scalars and vectors
 

Scalars and vectors problem 29


A boat is crossing a river in which the water is moving at a speed of from left to right.




In still water, the speed of the boat is . The boat is directed at an angle to a line perpendicular to the river banks. The resultant velocity of the boat is in a direction perpendicular to the river banks. What are the values of and ?



 

main author and content editor: Noble Menedi Firima