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A river is flowing due east with a speed of 3 m/s. A swimmer can swim in still water at a speed of 4 m/s. If the swimmer starts swimming due north, what will be his resultant velocity?

Options

  1. A3 m/s
  2. B4 m/s
  3. C5 m/s
  4. D7 m/s

Correct answer

C. 5 m/s

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (C) 5 m/s

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