Problem 11 A kayaker is at the south shore of a river, directly across the river from a pier. They point their kayak directly north, towards the pier, to cross the 60 m to the other side of the river. They can paddle the kayak at a speed of 1.5 m/s relative to the water. The river is flowing to the west at a speed of 1.2 m/s relative to the shore. How far to the west of the pier will the kayaker be when they reach the north shore? Don't forget units!

Problem 11 A kayaker is at the south shore of a river, directly across the river from a pier. They point their kayak directly north, towards the pier, to cross the 60 m to the other side of the river. They can paddle the kayak at a speed of 1.5 m/s relative to the water. The river is flowing to the west at a speed of 1.2 m/s relative to the shore. How far to the west of the pier will the kayaker be when they reach the north shore? Don't forget units!

University Physics Volume 1

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168277

Author:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Publisher:William Moebs, Samuel J. Ling, Jeff Sanny

Chapter4: Motion In Two And Three Dimensions

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 78P: A river is moving east at 4 m/s. A boat starts from the dock heading 30 north of west at 7 m/s. If...

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