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Width of a river is `30 m,` velocity is ` 2 m//s` and rowing velocity is `5 m//s` at `37^@` from the direction of river current (a) find the time taken to cross the river, (b) drift of the boatman while reaching the other shore.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will break it down into two parts as per the question: (a) finding the time taken to cross the river and (b) calculating the drift of the boatman while reaching the other shore. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Given:** - Width of the river (D) = 30 m - Velocity of the river (Vr) = 2 m/s - Rowing velocity of the boat (Vb) = 5 m/s - Angle of rowing with respect to the river current (θ) = 37° ### Part (a): Time Taken to Cross the River 1. **Calculate the vertical component of the rowing velocity:** The component of the rowing velocity in the direction perpendicular to the river (towards the opposite shore) can be calculated using the sine function: \[ V_{BR} = V_b \cdot \sin(θ) = 5 \cdot \sin(37°) \] Using the value of \(\sin(37°) \approx \frac{3}{5}\): \[ V_{BR} = 5 \cdot \frac{3}{5} = 3 \text{ m/s} \] 2. **Calculate the time taken to cross the river:** The time taken (t) to cross the river can be calculated using the formula: \[ t = \frac{D}{V_{BR}} = \frac{30}{3} = 10 \text{ seconds} \] ### Part (b): Drift of the Boatman While Reaching the Other Shore 1. **Calculate the horizontal component of the rowing velocity:** The horizontal component of the rowing velocity (in the direction of the river current) can be calculated using the cosine function: \[ V_{BH} = V_b \cdot \cos(θ) = 5 \cdot \cos(37°) \] Using the value of \(\cos(37°) \approx \frac{4}{5}\): \[ V_{BH} = 5 \cdot \frac{4}{5} = 4 \text{ m/s} \] 2. **Calculate the effective velocity in the direction of the river:** The effective velocity in the direction of the river (downstream) is the sum of the horizontal component of the rowing velocity and the velocity of the river: \[ V_{effective} = V_{BH} + V_r = 4 + 2 = 6 \text{ m/s} \] 3. **Calculate the drift distance:** The drift (D_drift) while crossing the river can be calculated using the formula: \[ D_{drift} = V_{effective} \cdot t = 6 \cdot 10 = 60 \text{ meters} \] ### Final Answers: - (a) Time taken to cross the river = **10 seconds** - (b) Drift of the boatman while reaching the other shore = **60 meters**

To solve the problem step by step, we will break it down into two parts as per the question: (a) finding the time taken to cross the river and (b) calculating the drift of the boatman while reaching the other shore. ### Step-by-Step Solution: **Given:** - Width of the river (D) = 30 m - Velocity of the river (Vr) = 2 m/s - Rowing velocity of the boat (Vb) = 5 m/s ...
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