A hunter wishes to cross a river that is 1.5 km wide and flows with a velocity of 5.0 km/h parallel to its banks. The hunter uses a small powerboat that moves at a maximum speed of 12 km/h with respect to the water. What is the minimum time for crossing?
What will be an ideal response?
0.14 h
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A) closer together. B) straightest. C) most curved. D) more spread.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false