A sailboat capable of travelling 5 m/s while crossing the Gulf Stream current, which is moving 2 m/s due North. a) What direction does the boat need to aim so it ends up directly east of starting location?b) What is the sailboats actual speed with respect to ground?c) How long will it take across the river if it is 200 m wide?

Given that:- Speed of water current=2m/s due north

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A sailboat capable of travelling 5 m/s while crossing the Gulf Stream current, which is moving 2 m/s due North.

a) What direction does the boat need to aim so it ends up directly east of starting location?
b) What is the sailboats actual speed with respect to ground?
c) How long will it take across the river if it is 200 m wide?

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