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A man can swim with velocity v relative to water. He has to cross a river of width d flowing with a velocity `u (u gt v)`. The distance through which he is carried down stream by the river is x. Which of the following statements is correct?

A

If he crosses the river in minimum time, `x=d xxv/u`

B

x cannot be less than `d xxv/u`

C

For x to be minimum, he has to swim in a direction making an angle of `pi//2+sin^(-1)(v//u)` with the direction of the flow of water.

D

x will be maximum if he swims in a direction making an angle of `pi//2-sin^(-1)(v//u)` with the direction of the flow of water.

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