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TS EAMCET · Physics · Motion In Two Dimensions

A man can swim with a speed of \(4 \mathrm{kmh}^{-1}\) in still water. How long does he take to cross a river \(1 \mathrm{~km}\) wide, if the river flows steadily \(3 \mathrm{kmh}^{-1}\) and he makes his strokes normal to the river current?

  1. A 30 min
  2. B 25 min
  3. C 20 min
  4. D 15 min
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(D) 15 min

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As the man swims across the river making normal strokes. So, the time taken to cross the river is independent of the river flow.…
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