The focus of a parabolic mirror as shown in the figure is at a distance of $5 \, cm$ from its vertex. If the mirror is $45 \, cm$ deep,find the distance $AB$. (in $, cm$)

  • A
    $60$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $120$
  • D
    $90$

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