BOATS AND STREAMS

  • In water, If the boat moves against the stream then it is called Upstream.

  • In water, If the boat moves with the stream, then it is called Downstream.

  • Let , the speed of a boat in still water be u km/hr and the speed of the stream be v km/hr, then
        
         Upstream Speed = ( u - v ) km/hr

         Downstream Speed = ( u + v ) km/hr

  • Let , the speed of a boat downstream is a km/hr and the speed of the boat upstream is b km/hr , then

        Speed in still water = $\frac{1}{2}(a+b)$ km/hr

        Rate of stream = $\frac{1}{2}(a-b)$ km/hr

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