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Physics Motion in a Plane Statement Based MCQ (Single Correct)

In this question, two statements I and II are given. - Mark the correct choice as:

Statement I: A person can swim in still water with a velocity less than river flow. If he starts swimming perpendicularly to the river velocity observed by stationary frame, then drift of the person is minimum.
Statement II: The time spent in river will be minimum, when swimmer swims in the direction perpendicular to the velocity of river.

A
If both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
B
If both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
C
If Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.
D
If Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

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The correct answer is:
D

: If the swimmer has a component against the river's velocity, then the drift can be lessened.

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