$A$ boat crossing a river moves with a velocity $v$ relative to still water. The river is flowing with a velocity $v/2$ with respect to the bank. The angle with respect to the flow direction with which the boat should move to minimize the drift is (in $^{\circ}$)

  • A
    $30$
  • B
    $60$
  • C
    $150$
  • D
    $120$

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