A boat can be rowed at 
in still water. It is used to cross a 200 m wide river from
south bank to the north bank. The river current has uniform velocity of 
due east.
In which direction must it be steered to cross the river perbendicular to current?
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
To cross the river perpendicular to current i.e. along shortest path 
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