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Magnitude and Direction, Canoe on River
Well, I posted my attempt earlier, but it was wrong, and I was given the answer for the velocity by my teacher, as it was too complicated for our level. But, he says I can still find the angle. But, I don't know which formula to use.- ap_physics
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Magnitude and Direction, Canoe on River
Homework Statement A canoe has a velocity of 0.35 m/s southwest relative to the earth. The canoe is on a river that is flowing 0.65 m/s east relative to the earth. Find the velocity (magnitude and direction) of the canoe relative to the river. The Attempt at a Solution 0.930985 is the...- ap_physics
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