Rain is falling vertically with a speed of $12 \ ms^{-1}$. $A$ woman rides a bicycle with a speed of $12 \ ms^{-1}$ in the east to west direction. What is the direction in which she should hold her umbrella?

  • A
    $30^{\circ}$,towards east
  • B
    $45^{\circ}$,towards east
  • C
    $30^{\circ}$,towards west
  • D
    $45^{\circ}$,towards west

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