Question
A steamer plies between two stations A and B on opposite banks of a river, always following the path AB. The distance between stations A and B is 1200m. The velocity of the current is √17ms−1 and is constant over the maim width of the river. The line AB makes an angle 60∘ with the direction of the flow. The steamer takes 5 min to cover the distance AB and back.
a. Find the velocity of steamer with respect to water.
b In what direction should the steamer move with respect to line AB?