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Question

A boat crosses a river with a velocity of 8 km/h8 \text{ km/h}. If the resulting velocity of boat is 10 km/h10 \text{ km/h}, then the velocity of river water is:

A

4 km/h

B

6 km/h

C

8 km/h

D

10 km/h

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Vector Addition: The motion of the boat crossing the river involves two velocity vectors: the velocity of the boat with respect to the water (vb\mathbf{v}_{b}) and the velocity of the river water with respect to the ground (vr\mathbf{v}_{r}). The resulting velocity of the boat with respect to the ground (v\mathbf{v}) is the vector sum: v=vb+vr\mathbf{v} = \mathbf{v}_{b} + \mathbf{v}_{r} .
  2. Right-Angled Triangle: When a boat crosses a river (typically heading perpendicular to the flow to cross), the velocity vectors vb\mathbf{v}_{b} and vr\mathbf{v}_{r} are perpendicular to each other. The magnitude of the resultant velocity is given by the Pythagorean theorem: v2=vb2+vr2v^2 = v_{b}^2 + v_{r}^2 .
  3. Calculation: Given: vb=8 km/hv_{b} = 8 \text{ km/h} and Resultant v=10 km/hv = 10 \text{ km/h}. Substituting into the formula: (10)2=(8)2+vr2(10)^2 = (8)^2 + v_{r}^2. 100=64+vr2100 = 64 + v_{r}^2. vr2=10064=36v_{r}^2 = 100 - 64 = 36.
  • vr=36=6 km/hv_{r} = \sqrt{36} = 6 \text{ km/h}.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

This question aligns with the NEET PHYSICS syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from MOTION IN A PLANE. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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