A river has a current that is flowing due east at 0.90 m/s [East]. A swimmer is capable of swimming at a rate of 1.47 m/s in still water. The swimmer points herself such that she swims directly across the river. What is the magnitude of swimmer's velocity relative to shore? Give your answer in m/s to 2 decimal places but do NOT include the units in your answer. Your Answer: Your Answer

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A river has a current that is flowing due east at 0.90 m/s [East]. A swimmer is
capable of swimming at a rate of 1.47 m/s in still water. The swimmer points herself
such that she swims directly across the river. What is the magnitude of swimmer's
velocity relative to shore? Give your answer in m/s to 2 decimal places but do NOT
include the units in your answer.
Your Answer:
Your Answer
Transcribed Image Text:A river has a current that is flowing due east at 0.90 m/s [East]. A swimmer is capable of swimming at a rate of 1.47 m/s in still water. The swimmer points herself such that she swims directly across the river. What is the magnitude of swimmer's velocity relative to shore? Give your answer in m/s to 2 decimal places but do NOT include the units in your answer. Your Answer: Your Answer
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