Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Motion in Two and Three Dimensions - Problems - Page 89: 80c

Answer

$t = 28.9~s$

Work Step by Step

We can find the components of the boat's velocity relative to the ground: $v_x = (8.0~m/s)~sin~30^{\circ}-2.0~m/s = 2.0~m/s~(west)$ $v_y = (8.0~m/s)~cos~30^{\circ} = 6.93~m/s~(north)$ The time to cross the river depends on the north component of the boat's velocity relative to the ground. We can find the time it takes to cross the river: $t = \frac{200~m}{6.93~m/s}$ $t = 28.9~s$
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