Physics of Everyday Phenomena
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Author: W. Thomas Griffith, Juliet Brosing Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20, Problem 1CQ
If a boat is moving downstream, will the velocity of the boat relative to the water be greater than the velocity of the boat relative to the stream bank? Explain.
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To determine
Whether the velocity of boat moving downstream relative to water is greater than velocity of boat relative to the stream bank.
Answer to Problem 1CQ
No, the velocity of boat moving downstream relative to water is not greater than velocity of boat relative to the stream bank.
Explanation of Solution
When the velocity of boat is compared with the steam bank, which is at rest, the velocity relative to the steam bank is equal to the velocity of boat along with the velocity of the stream. This is the greatest velocity. Thus the velocity of boat moving downstream relative to water is not greater than velocity of boat relative to the stream bank.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the velocity of boat moving downstream relative to water is not greater than velocity of boat relative to the stream bank.
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