The resultant of two forces , one double...

The resultant of two forces , one double the other in magnitude is perpendicular to the smaller of the two forces. The angle between the two forces is ________?

A

`150^@`

B

`90^@`

C

`60^@`

D

`120^@`

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The correct Answer is:

D

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