Two forces having magnitude $A$ and $\frac{A}{2}$ are perpendicular to each other. The magnitude of their resultant is

  • A
    $\frac{\sqrt{5}A}{4}$
  • B
    $\frac{5A}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{\sqrt{5}A^2}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{5}A}{2}$

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$(d) \vec a + \vec b + \vec c = 0$ $(iv)$ Vector $\vec a$ is along $-X$,$\vec b$ is along $-Y$,and $\vec c$ connects the origin to the tip of $\vec b$

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