College Physics, Volume 1
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Chapter 4, Problem 35P
(a)
To determine
The time taken by the swimmer to cover a distance of
(b)
To determine
The time taken by the swimmer if she swims with the current.
(c)
To determine
The time taken by the swimmer if she swims against the current.
(d)
To determine
To explain the reason why
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