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The resultant of two forces acting an anlge of `120^(@)` is 10 kg wt and is perpendicular to one of the forces. That force is

A

`10sqrt(3)"kg wt"`

B

`20sqrt(3)"kg wt"`

C

`20"kg wt"`

D

`(20sqrt(3))"kg wt"`

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The correct Answer is:
C

`tan 30^(@) = (1)/(sqrt(3))=(10)/(x)`
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