A positive test charge q is released from rest at distance r away from a charge of +Q and a distance 2r away from a charge of +2
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Answer:
a. Angle= 28.82°
b. Approved. Although he might feel cold, he should be able to cross.
Explanation:
Velocity Vector
Velocity is a measure of how quickly something is moving in a specific direction. It is represented as a vector that has both magnitude and direction. If an object can only move in one direction, then speed can serve as the scalar equivalent of that velocity (only focusing on magnitude).
a.
The explorer aims to swim across a river to reach his campsite, as depicted in the image below. The river's velocity is vr and the explorer's swimming speed in still water is ve. If he were to swim straight towards the campsite, he would end up downstream due to the river's current. Therefore, he must swim at an angle that allows him to overcome the current while still moving towards his goal. This angle relative to the shore is what we need to determine. The explorer's speed can be broken down into its horizontal (vx) and vertical (vy) components. In order to counteract the river's flow:
We can calculate the vertical component of the explorer's swimming speed as
Thus
Finding the value of
Then the angle is given by
b.
The component of the explorer's velocity that goes horizontally is
This represents the actual velocity directed towards the campsite
Considering that
To find t
Calculating the duration for the explorer to cross the river
As this time is under the hypothermia threshold (300 seconds), the conclusion is
Approved. Although he will feel cold, he should manage to cross successfully.
