The Velocity of a Boat with Respect to the Water

question 3

Multiple Choice

The velocity of a boat with respect to the water is 4.0 m/s at an angle of 30.0 degrees NORTH of EAST. The velocity of the water with respect to the ground is 3.0 m/s at an angle of 90.0 degrees NORTH of EAST. What is the velocity of the boat with respect to the ground?

• A) 6.1 m/s at 36 degrees NORTH of EAST
• B) 5.8 m/s at 55 degrees NORTH of EAST
• C) 6.1 m/s at 61 degrees NORTH of EAST
• D) 5.8 m/s at 36 degrees NORTH of EAST
• E) 6.1 m/s at 55 degrees NORTH of EAST

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