Boat 1 Goes Directly Across a Stream a Distance L

question 9

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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