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The sum of magnitudes of two forces acting at a point is 16 N. The resultant has a magnitude of 8N and is perpendicular to the force of lower magnitude. The two forces are

A

6N and 10N

B

8N and 8N

C

4N and 12N

D

2N and 14N

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