AP EAMCET202319 May 2023Morning ShiftPhysicsMotion in One DimensionActual
A boat running downstream covers a distance of 16 ~km in 2 hours while for covering the same distance upstream, it takes 4 hours. What is the speed of the boat in still water?
Options
- A4 ~km / hr
- B6 ~km / hr
- C8 ~km / hr
- DData inadequate
Correct answer
B. 6 ~km / hr
Step-by-step solution
Rate downstream = ( 16 2 ) kmph =8 kmph ; Rate upstream ( 16 4 ) kmph =4 kmph . Speed in still water = 1 2 (8+4) kmph =6 kmph