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A boat travels west at 6m/s while a current flows south at 8m/s. What is the magnitude of the boat’s velocity relative t

Velocity components: vx=−6m/s,vy=−8m/s. As per NCERT Chapter 3, equations v=u+at, s=ut+½at², v²=u²+2as describe uniformly accelerated motion. Applying correct signs and units gives 10 m/s as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Acceleration and Velocity Analysis - Part 8