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Rain is falling vertically with a speed of 40 $m s^{-1}$. Wind starts blowing with a speed of 16 $m s^{-1}$ in the west to east direction. How should a person, who is standing, hold his umbrella to avoid getting wet?
Rain is falling vertically with a speed of 40 $m s^{-1}$. Wind starts blowing with a speed of 16 $m s^{-1}$ in the west to east direction. How should a person, who is standing, hold his umbrella to avoid getting wet?
Updated On: Oct 1, 2024
- At an angle of about 22° with vertical towards east
- At an angle of about 22° with vertical towards west
- At an angle of about 66° with vertical towards east
- At an angle of about 66° with vertical towards west
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The Correct answer is (B) : At an angle of about 22° with vertical towards west
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