Question

A boat heading north crosses a wide river with a velocity 15 km/h relative to the water. The river has a uniform velocity of 8 km/h due east. Determine the boat's velocity with respect to the shore.

The boat's velocity with respect to the shore is 17 km/h in a direction of approximately 33° north of east.

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