$A$ ship is travelling due east at $10 \, km/hr$. $A$ second ship,heading $30^o$ east of north,is always due north of the first ship. The speed of the second ship in $km/hr$ is:

  • A
    $20 \sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $20 \sqrt{3/2}$
  • C
    $20$
  • D
    $20/\sqrt{2}$

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