Question: A swimmer heads directly across a river, swimming at her maximum speed of 1.60 m/s relative to the water. She arrives at a point 50.0

 A swimmer heads directly across a river, swimming at her maximum

A swimmer heads directly across a river, swimming at her maximum speed of 1.60 m/s relative to the water. She arrives at a point 50.0 m downstream from the point directly across the river, 78.0 m wide. What is the speed of the river current? 1.026 m/s You are correct. Your receipt no. is 161-4649 (0?) W What is the swimmer's speed relative to the shore? 1.90 m/s You are correct. Your receipt no. is 161-2643 @ W In what direction (as an angle relative to a direct line across the river) should the swimmer aim instead, so that she arrives at the point directly opposite her starting point? Submit Answer Incorrect. Tries 4/8 Previous Tries

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