Alright here we go…

⃗⃗⃗⃗ is the vector velocity of the swimmer

⃗⃗⃗⃗ is the vector velocity of the river (current)

and ⃗ is the resultan vector both vectors above. Hence we can write the vector relation as,

⃗ ⃗⃗⃗⃗ ⃗⃗⃗⃗

The magnitude of can be determined by using cosine rule:

( )

Which = 1.8 m/s and = 0.3 m/s.

𝑣𝑟
⃗⃗⃗ 𝐘 20 m 𝐎

𝑣𝑠
⃗⃗⃗

𝑣𝑦 𝑣𝑠 𝑦
⃗⃗⃗
80 m
𝑣

2
𝛼 ta 𝛼 25
−1
𝛼 ta 25 4 4
𝛾
𝑣𝑥 𝑣𝑠 𝑥
⃗⃗⃗ 𝑣𝑟
⃗⃗⃗

𝐗 𝑣𝑟
⃗⃗⃗
𝑣𝑠 𝑥
⃗⃗⃗
𝑣𝑠 𝑥
⃗⃗⃗
𝑣𝑟
⃗⃗⃗
XY is the actual path of the swimmer. Using Phytagoras theorem length XY = 82.5 m.
Let’s determine the displacement on both axis when the swimmer reaches point Y after swimming for
seconds.
On vertical (Y) axis:
80 m (since )
80 m, is the vertical component of swimmer’s velocity.
80 m
( ) 80 m ……………… Eq.1
On horizontal (X) axis:
20 m (since )
is the horizontal component of swimmer’s velocity.
( ) 20 m
( ) 20 m ……………… Eq.2
Next job is to solve the equation 1 and 2 so we can get the value of .
Compare Eq.1 and Eq.2

( ) 2

( )
4
45
45
Since we can identity in trigonometry or we can subtitute √
√ 45
( ) ( 45 )
24 24 2 2 25
4425 2 5
This is a quadratic function. To solve it, take , so the function becomes:
4425 2 5
− √ −
Apply the formula to factorise.
( 2 ) √ 2 4( 4425)( 5) 2 5
2( 4425) 5

We use the positive factor, 2

2
−1
2

From the diagram, , so .

In order to reach point Y, the swimmer should aim ( 4 4) 2 to the left from the vertical
line XO.

Time taken by the swimmer.

Use Eq.1.
( )
( )

4 42
( )

The magnitude of her resultant velocity :

2 ( )

2( )

It can also be calculated using velocity-displacement-time formula. Since the swimmer takes an actual path
XY when she swims, that means:

25 , or