Boat 1 Goes Directly Across a Stream a Distance L

question 25

Multiple Choice

Boat 1 goes directly across a stream a distance L and back taking a time t1. Boat 2 goes down stream a distance L and back taking a time t2. If both boats had the same speed relative to the water, which of the following statements is true?

• A)t2 > t1
• B)t2 < t1
• C)t2 = t1
• D)t2 = 2t1
• E)t2 = 0.5t1

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