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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

`10 kg wt`

D

`(10)/(sqrt(3)) kg wt`

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