Physics

Physics

Problem

A motorboat heads strictly perpendicular the river flow with a speed of 4 m/s4\,\text{m/s} relative to the water. The river is 120 m120\,\text{m} wide and flows at a speed of 3 m/s3\,\text{m/s}. Calculate the distance the boat drifts downstream by the time it reaches the opposite bank.

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