Suppose a boat moves at 12.0m/s relative to the water. If the boat is in a river with the current directed east of 2.50m/s, what is the boat's speed relative to the groiund when it is heading (a) east, with the current, and (b) west, against the current?

(a) 14.5 m/s

(b) 9.5 m/s

Explanation:

Let the speed of the boat in the still water (i.e relative to ground) is .

Given that the speed of the boat relative to water, m/s.

Speed of the water current of the river relative to the ground, m/s towards east.

(a) When the boat is heading toward the east (in the same direction of the current of the river)

The relative velocity, , of the boat with respect to ground is

m/s

Hence, the boat's speed relative to the ground when it is heading east, with the current, is 14.5 m/s.

(b) When the boat is heading toward the west (in the opposite direction of the current of the river)

The relative velocity, , of the boat with respect to ground is

m/s

Hence, the boat's speed relative to the ground when it is heading west, against the current, is 9.5 m/s.

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i just did an experiment like this in my science class. also the answer is yes, it will get separated because they are two opposites meaning if they are opposite they can not attract.

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