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#river current

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A swimmer moves north at 3m/s in a river flowing west at 4m/s. What is the magnitude of the swimmer’s velocity relative

Velocity components: vx=−4m/s,vy=3m/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 5 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

A boat moves north at 20 km/h while a river current flows east at 15 km/h. What is the magnitude of the resultant veloci

Resultant velocity R = √(v\_x² + v\_y²). 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 25 km/h as the result, so option B is correct.

Ref: NCERT Class 11 Physics > Chapter 3: Motion in a Straight Line > Topic: Straight Line Motion - Mixed Concepts