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A man can swim at a speed of 3km/hr in still water. He wants to cross a 500m wide river flowing at 2km/hr. He keeps himself always at an angle of 120¡ãwith the water flow while swimming.
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(A) The time he takes to cross the river
(B) The point on the opposite bank where he will arrive
9 years ago

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bobpursley
120 degrees measured from what reference?
9 years ago
Anonymous
6 min
8 years ago

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