$A$ ship $X$ moving due north with speed $v$ observes that another ship $Y$ is moving due west with the same speed $v$. The actual velocity of $Y$ is $........$.

  • A
    $\sqrt{2}v$ towards south-west
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}v$ towards north-west
  • C
    $\sqrt{2}v$ towards south-east
  • D
    $v$ towards north-east

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