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AP Physics C: Mechanics/Unit 1 – Kinematics
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Relative Velocity in Two Dimensions
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A boat travels at 5.0 m/s due east relative to the water in a river that flows at 3.0 m/s due north. A passenger on the boat throws a ball with a velocity of 8.0 m/s relative to the boat in a direction 30° north of east. What is the velocity of the ball as observed by a person standing on the riverbank?

A

10.0 m/s at 36.9° north of east

B

13.5 m/s at 30.4° north of east

C

16.0 m/s at 30° north of east

D

9.3 m/s at 45.6° north of east

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