A boat crossing a river travels north with a velocity of 10.0 kph relative to the water. The riverwater is flowing eastward at a constant 5.00 kph. Procopio is at rest while waiting for the boat on the other side of the river. What is the direction of the boat's motion relative to Procopio? O 26.6° north of east O 63.4° west of north O 63.4° north of west O 26.6° east of north

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A boat crossing a river travels north with a velocity of 10.0 kph relative to the water. The riverwater is flowing eastward at a constant 5.00 kph.
Procopio is at rest while waiting for the boat on the other side of the river. What is the direction of the boat's motion relative to Procopio?
O 26.6° north of east
O 63.4° west of north
O 63.4° north of west
O 26.6° east of north
Transcribed Image Text:A boat crossing a river travels north with a velocity of 10.0 kph relative to the water. The riverwater is flowing eastward at a constant 5.00 kph. Procopio is at rest while waiting for the boat on the other side of the river. What is the direction of the boat's motion relative to Procopio? O 26.6° north of east O 63.4° west of north O 63.4° north of west O 26.6° east of north
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