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The height y and horizontal distance x covered by a projectile in a time 1 seconds are given by the equations `y = 8t - 5t^(2) and x = 6t`. If x and y are measured in metres, the velocity of projection is

A

`8 ms^(-1)`

B

`6 ms^(-1)`

C

`14 ms^(-1)`

D

`10 ms^(-1)`

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