A flag is mounted on a car moving due North with velocity of $20 \,\,km/hr$ Strong winds are blowing due East with velocity of $20\,\,km/hr$. The flag will point in direction

  • A

    East

  • B

    North - East

  • C

    South - East

  • D

    South - West

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