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Physics Vectors Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

A river is flowing from W to E with a speed 5m/min. A man can swim in still waters at a velocity 10 m/min. In which direction should a man swim to take the shortest path to reach the south bank?

A
30 0 East of South
B
60 0 East of North
C
South
D
30 0 West of North

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The correct answer is:
D

v s sin θ θ = v river

Sin θ θ = 1/2 θ θ = 30 o

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