At what angle must the two forces $(x + y)$ and $(x - y)$ act so that the resultant may be $\sqrt{x^2 + y^2}$?

  • A
    $\cos^{-1}\left(-\frac{x^2 + y^2}{2(x^2 - y^2)}\right)$
  • B
    $\cos^{-1}\left(-\frac{2(x^2 - y^2)}{x^2 + y^2}\right)$
  • C
    $\cos^{-1}\left(-\frac{x^2 + y^2}{x^2 - y^2}\right)$
  • D
    $\cos^{-1}\left(-\frac{x^2 - y^2}{x^2 + y^2}\right)$

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