$A$ boat is moving with a velocity of $3\hat i + 4\hat j$ in a river,and the water is moving with a velocity of $-3\hat i - 4\hat j$ with respect to the ground. The relative velocity of the boat with respect to the water is:

  • A
    $ - 6\hat i - 8\hat j$
  • B
    $6\hat i + 8\hat j$
  • C
    $8\hat i$
  • D
    $6\hat i$

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