Question

A boat has a speed in still water which is less than the velocity of the current of the river. Identify the false statement among the following options

• A. The boat can reach the opposite bank in a straight line
• B. The boat cannot reach the opposite bank in a straight line
• C. The boat cannot move against the current of the river
• D. The boat should only move in the downstream direction of the river

Answer 1

The correct option is A The boat can reach the opposite bank in a straight line

When a boat starts to sail in the river, it experiences a horizontal speed as well in the direction of the current of river. If the speed of the boat is less than that of water current, then it will get carried away in the direction of the current of river. Therefore the boat can never reach the opposite bank in a straight line.