Resultant Velocity in River Boat Problems

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Resultant Velocity in River Boat Problems

### Formula:

$$v_R=\sqrt{v_B^2+v_W^2}$$

### Terminologies:

- v_R β†’ Resultant velocity of boat.

- v_B β†’ Velocity of boat.

- v_W β†’ Velocity of water current.

### Usage:

- Used when boat velocity and water velocity are perpendicular to each other.

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