A man wants to cross the river to an exactly opposite point on the other bank. If he can row his boat with twice the velocity of the current, then at what angle to the current he must keep the boat pointed?
A
60∘
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B
90∘
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C
120∘
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D
150∘
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Solution
The correct option is C120∘
Let the velocity of boat w.r.t river be −→Vbr Let the velocity of the river be →Vr In order to cross the river with the shortest path, the net horizontal component of velocity of boat w.r.t river must be zero. ⟹|−→Vbrsinθ|=|→Vr| sinθ=|→Vr||−→Vbr| ; According to question |−→Vbr=2|→Vr| ⇒sinθ=12 ⇒θ=30∘ Hence, required angle is 90∘+30∘=120∘