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A river flows due south at 3 mi/h. A swimmer attempting to cross the river heads due east swimming at 2 mi/h relative to the water. Find the true velocity of the swimmer as a vector.

Chapter 9.1, Problem 55E, Velocity A river flows due south at 3 mi/h. A swimmer attempting to cross the river heads due east

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Physics: Principles with Applications
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