tan(Θ) = 1.2 / 3.5
direction is Θº north of east
A ferry is crossing a river. The ferry is headed
due north with a speed of 1.2 m/s relative to
the water and the river’s velocity is 3.5 m/s
to the east.
Find the direction in which the ferry is
moving (measured from due east, with counterclockwise positive).
Answer in units of ◦
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