Multiple choice

A boat moving in a river flowing due east with $v_r = 1 m/s$. The velocity of boat in still water is $3 m/s$. When it travels downstream, the flag on the boat is pointing North-west. When the boat travels upstream, the flag on the boat points north-east. Find the true velocity of the wind.

  1. $ 2\sqrt10$
  2. $ 4\sqrt10$
  3. $ 5\sqrt10$
  4. $ 6\sqrt10$
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