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A river 400 m wide is flowing at a rate of 2.0 m//s .A boat is sailing at a velovity of 10 m/s with respect to the water in a direaction perpendicular to the river .
in what direction does the boat actually move .

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Actual directon of boat ` theta = tan ^(-1) ((10)/(2)) = tan^(-1)` 5. (downsteam ) with the river flow .
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