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Wind is blowing in the north direction at speed of 2 m/s which causes the rain to fall at some angle with the vertical. With what velocity should a cyclist drive so that the rain appears vertical to him

A

2 m/s south

B

2 m/s north

C

4 m/s west

D

4 m/s south

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