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Answer: Two rowers, who can row at the same speed in still
Chapter 28, Problem 16Q(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 16Q
Problem
Two rowers, who can row at the same speed in still water, set off across a river at the same time. One heads straight across and is pulled downstream somewhat by the current. The other one heads upstream at an angle so as to arrive at a point opposite the starting point. Which rower reaches the opposite side first? Explain.
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QUESTION:
Problem 16Q
Problem
Two rowers, who can row at the same speed in still water, set off across a river at the same time. One heads straight across and is pulled downstream somewhat by the current. The other one heads upstream at an angle so as to arrive at a point opposite the starting point. Which rower reaches the opposite side first? Explain.
ANSWER:
Problem 16Q
Step-by-step solution
Step 1 of 3
According to the problem, the two rowers start at the same time with the same speed. Rower 1 heads straight across and rower 2 heads upstream making an angle in order to arrive at a point opposite to the starting point.
Consider the speed of the two rowers as v in still water and the speed of the current is u.
The following are the figures that show the motion of the two rowers.
