A man can swim in still water with speed 5 m/s. He wants to cross a 100 m wide river flowing with speed 3 m/s. To reach the point directly opposite to his starting point, in which direction should he try to swim?

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A man can swim in still water with speed 5 m/s. He wants to cross a 100 m wide river flowing with speed 3 m/s. To reach the point directly opposite to his starting point, in which direction should he try to swim? (A) 37o with the river flow (B) 153o with the river flow (C) 90o with the river flow (D) 127o with the river flow

Tardigrade Admin · Accepted Answer

Correct answer is (d) 127o with the river flow

Q. A man can swim in still water with speed 5 m/s. He wants to cross a 100 m wide river flowing with speed 3 m/s. To reach the point directly opposite to his starting point, in which direction should he try to swim?

$3 7^{o}$ with the river flow

$15 3^{o}$ with the river flow

$9 0^{o}$ with the river flow

$12 7^{o}$ with the river flow

Correct answer is (d) $12 7^{o}$ with the river flow