A yacht is driven by a motorboat across a river which is 2000 meters wide. The velocity of the yacht relative to the water is 5m/s directed perpendicular to the current. The velocity of the water relative to the shore is 2m/s. - Find the velocity of the yacht relative to the shore. How long does it take for the yacht to cross the river?

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A yacht is driven by a motorboat across a river which is 2000 meters wide. The velocity
of the yacht relative to the water is 5m/s directed perpendicular to the current. The velocity
of the water relative to the shore is 2m/s.
Find the velocity of the yacht relative to the shore.
How long does it take for the yacht to cross the river?
Transcribed Image Text:A yacht is driven by a motorboat across a river which is 2000 meters wide. The velocity of the yacht relative to the water is 5m/s directed perpendicular to the current. The velocity of the water relative to the shore is 2m/s. Find the velocity of the yacht relative to the shore. How long does it take for the yacht to cross the river?
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