$A$ swimmer wants to cross a $200 \ m$ wide river which is flowing at a speed of $2 \ m/s$. The velocity of the swimmer with respect to the river is $1 \ m/s$. How far from the point directly opposite to the starting point does the swimmer reach the opposite bank (in $m$)?

Explain this common observation clearly: If you look out of the window of a fast-moving train,the nearby trees,houses,etc.,seem to move rapidly in a direction opposite to the train's motion,but the distant objects (hilltops,the Moon,the stars,etc.) seem to be stationary. (In fact,since you are aware that you are moving,these distant objects seem to move with you).

$A$ 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

Wind is blowing in the north direction at a speed of $2 \, m/s$,which causes the rain to fall at some angle with the vertical. With what velocity should a cyclist drive so that the rain appears vertical to him?

$A$ boat crosses a river with a velocity of $8 \, km/h$ relative to the water. If the resultant velocity of the boat with respect to the ground is $10 \, km/h$,then the velocity of the river water is...........$km/h$.

Rain is falling at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ from the vertical due to the wind with a speed of $40 \ m/s$. $A$ car is travelling horizontally in the direction opposite to the wind,at a speed of $40 \ m/s$. At what angle from the vertical will it experience the rain falling from (in $^{\circ}$)?