Rain is falling vertically with a speed of 1.7 m/s. A girl is walking with speed of 1.0 m/s in the N - E (north-east) direction. To shield herself she holds her umbrella making an approximate angle $$\theta $$ with the vertical in a certain direction. Then
A
$$\theta=60^0 \:in \:N - E \:direction$$
B
$$\theta=60^0 \:in \:S - W \:direction$$
C
$$\theta=30^0 \:in \:N - E \:direction$$
D
$$\theta=30^0 \:in \:S - W \:direction$$
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Correct option is B. $$\theta=30^0 \:in \:N - E \:direction$$
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