The Velocity of a Boat with Respect to the Water

question 38

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 WEST. The velocity of the water with respect to the ground is 8.0 m/s at an angle of 45 degrees SOUTH of EAST. What is the velocity of the boat with respect to the ground?

• A) 4.7 m/s at 32 degrees SOUTH of WEST
• B) 4.3 m/s at 59 degrees SOUTH of EAST
• C) 8.3 m/s at 22 degrees SOUTH of WEST
• D) 9.8 m/s at 330 degrees SOUTH of EAST
• E) 8.3 m/s at 25 degrees SOUTH of WEST

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