JEE Mains · Physics · STD 11 - 3.2 motion in plane
A swimmer wants to cross a river from point \(A\) to point \(B\). Line \(A B\) makes an angle of \(30^{\circ}\) with the flow of river. Magnitude of velocity of the swimmer is same as that of the river. The angle \(\theta\) with the line \({AB}\) should be \(^{\circ}\), so that the swimmer reaches point \({B}\).

- A \(30\)
- B \(60\)
- C \(90\)
- D \(120\)
Answer & Solution
Correct Answer
(A) \(30\)
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
As we know Both velocity vectors are of same magnitude therefore resultant would pass exactly midway through them \(\theta=30^{\circ}\)
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