Please answer all question or leave for someone else to answer. Part AWhat is the magnitude of his velocity relative to the earth?Express your answer using two significant figures.1Π ΑΣΦ@?V =Submit Previous Answers Request AnswerX Incorrect; Try Again; 5 attempts remainingPart B.What is the direction of his velocity relative to the earth?Express your answer using two ignificant figures.ΠΠ ΑΣΦ?=SubmitRequest Answer-m/sbetween his velocity and the direction to the eastPart CHow much time is required to cross the river?Express your answer using two significant figures.15] ΑΣΦ?SubmitSRequest AnswerPart DHow far south of his starting point will he reach the opposite bank?Express your answer using two significant figures.IVE ΑΣΦ?L=Submit Request Answerm A river flows due south with a speed of 2.4 m/s. A man steers amotorboat across the river; his velocity relative to the water is 3.2m/s due east. The river is 770 m wide.

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Given, speed of the river flow, v = 2.4 msvelocity of the man relative to the water,vmw = 3.2…

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A river flows due south with a speed of 2.4 m/s. A man steers a motorboat across the river; his velocity relative to the water is 3.2 m/s due east. The river is 770 m wide.

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