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A boatman moves his boat with a velocity 'v' (relative to water) in river and finds to his surprise that velocity of river 'u' (with respect to ground) is more than 'v'. He has to reach a point directly opposite to the starting point on another bank by travelling minimum possible distance. Then

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he must steer the boat (with velocity v) at certain angle with river flow so that he can reach the opposite point on other bank directly.

B

his velocity 'v' must be towards directly opposite point, So, that he can travel rest of distance by walking on other bank to reach the directly opposite point.

C

boatman should maintain velocity v of boat at certain angle greater than `90^(@)` with direction of river flow to minimize drifting and then walk rest of distance on other bank.

D

boat velocity 'v' should be at an angle less than `90^(@)` with direction of river flow to minimize the drift and then walk to the point.

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