$A$ swimmer wants to cross a river which is flowing at a speed $v$. If the swimmer can swim in still water at speed $V$,the direction he should swim to cross the river in the least time is

  • A
    Along the flow of the river
  • B
    Opposite to the flow of the river
  • C
    Perpendicular to the flow of the river
  • D
    $45^{\circ}$ to the flow of the river

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