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A boat moves relative to water with a velocity `v` which is `n` times less than the river flow velocity `u`. At what angle to the stream direction must the boat move to minimize drifting ?

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To solve the problem of determining the angle at which a boat must move relative to the river flow to minimize drifting, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Given Information**: - The velocity of the boat relative to the water is \( v \). - The river flow velocity is \( u \). - It is given that \( v \) is \( n \) times less than \( u \), which can be expressed as: ...
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