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Q.) A man can swim in still water with a speed of 2 m/s. If he wants to cross a river of water current speed √3 m/s along the shortest possible path, then in which direction should he swim?
[A]
At an angle 120° to the water current.
[B]
At an angle 150° to the water current.
[C]
At an angle 90° to the water current.
[D]
None of these
[A] At an angle 120° to the water current.
[B] At an angle 150° to the water current.
[C] At an angle 90° to the water current.
[D] None of these
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