What is the velocity relative to the bank

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A swimmer swims in still water at a speed of 5.90 m/s. He intends to swim directly across a river that has a downstream current of 3.17 m/s.

a. What must the swimmer's direction be?

b. What is the velocity relative to the bank?

Reference no: EM13339048

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