A river of width' a'with straight parallel banks flows due north with speed u. The points O and A are on opposite banks and A is due east of O. Coordinate axes Ox and Oy are taken in the east and north directions respectively. A boat, whose speed is v relative to water, starts from O and crosses the river. If the boat is steered due east and u varies with x as :u = x(a – x). Find : absolute velocity of boatman when he reaches the opposite bank

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A river of width' a'with straight parallel banks flows due north with speed u. The points O and A are on opposite
banks and A is due east of O. Coordinate axes Ox and Oy are taken in the east and north directions respectively. A
boat, whose speed is v relative to water, starts from O and crosses the river. If the boat is steered due east and u
varies with x as : u = x(a – x)-
Find :
absolute velocity of boatman when he reaches the opposite bank
Transcribed Image Text:A river of width' a'with straight parallel banks flows due north with speed u. The points O and A are on opposite banks and A is due east of O. Coordinate axes Ox and Oy are taken in the east and north directions respectively. A boat, whose speed is v relative to water, starts from O and crosses the river. If the boat is steered due east and u varies with x as : u = x(a – x)- Find : absolute velocity of boatman when he reaches the opposite bank
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