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Sum of magnitude of two forces is 20 N and magnitude of their resultant is 10 N. If resultant is perpendicular to the smaller force find values of both forces.

A

5.5 N, 14.5 N

B

7.5 N, 12.5 N

C

15 N, 5 N

D

12 N, 8 N

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