The projection of a vector $\vec{r} = 3\hat{i} + \hat{j} + 2\hat{k}$ on the $xy$-plane has magnitude:

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $\sqrt{14}$
  • D
    $\sqrt{10}$

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