The stream of a river is flowing with a speed of $2\,km/h$. $A$ swimmer can swim at a speed of $4\,km/h$. What should be the direction of the swimmer with respect to the flow of the river to cross the river straight (in $^\circ$)?

  • A
    $60$
  • B
    $90$
  • C
    $120$
  • D
    $150$

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