What direction must you swim at to cross the river in minimum time given the crocodiles have left and your maximum velocity is $5 \frac{K m}{h r}$ and the velocity of river is $3 \frac{K m}{h r}$ in the west direction.

North

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west

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East

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North east

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Solution

The correct option is A
North

Towards north.
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What direction must you swim at to cross the river in minimum time given the crocodiles have left and your maximum velocity is 5Kmhr and the velocity of river is 3Kmhr in the west direction.

The correct option is A North Towards north. Watch the next video for solution.

What direction must you swim at to cross the river in minimum time given the crocodiles have left and your maximum velocity is $5 \frac{K m}{h r}$ and the velocity of river is $3 \frac{K m}{h r}$ in the west direction.

The correct option is A
North

Towards north.
Watch the next video for solution.