A boat crossing a wide river moves with a speed of \( 10.0 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h} \) relative to the water. The water in the river - has a uniform speed of \( 5.00 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h} \) due east relative to the Earth. "(A) If the boat heads due north, determine the velocity of the boat relative to an observer standing on either "bank. -(B) If the boat travels with the same speed of \( 10.0 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h} \) relative to the river and is to travel due north .relative to the Earth, what should its heading be?
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