A kayaker needs to paddle north across a 85-m-wide harbor. The tide is going out, creating a tidal current that flows to the east at 2.0 m/s. The kayaker can paddle with a speed of 3.0 m/s. Find the angle West of North he needs to travel and the time it takes him to cross.

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tan-1(2/3)
t = x/v = 85/3

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A kayaker needs to paddle north across a 85-m-wide harbor. The tide is going out, creating a tidal current that flows to the east at 2.0 m/s. The kayaker can paddle with a speed of 3.0 m/s. Find the angle West of North he needs to travel and the time it takes him to cross.

Thanks!

1 answer

tan-1(2/3)
t = x/v = 85/3

Thanks!

Chanz · Answer

tan-1(2/3) t = x/v = 85/3