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Motion in 2 D: Relative velocity

Q- A boat is trying to get from point A to point B, which is exactly to the east of A. The ocean current is due north at 4.8 km/h. The boat speed relative to the water is 18 km/h.

a) If the captain heads his boat due east, what will be his actual course relative to the shore? 

b) To attain a straight course, due east, what should be the heading of the boat? 

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