JEE Main Physics question

PhysicsMotion in a PlaneJEE Main

A goa [sic: boat] can travel at a speed of 8 kmh in still water on a lake. In the flowing water of a stream, it can move at 8 kmh relative to the water in the stream. If the stream speed is 3 kmh, how fast can the boat move past a tree on the shore in travelling (i) upstream (ii) downstream?

Answer: (A)

Solution

Upstream (ground speed) kmh. Downstream kmh.

Question ID VK-152131