The magnitudes of pairs of displacement vectors are given. Which pair of displacement vectors cannot be added to give a resultant vector of magnitude $13 \, cm$?

  • A
    $4 \, cm, 16 \, cm$
  • B
    $20 \, cm, 7 \, cm$
  • C
    $1 \, cm, 15 \, cm$
  • D
    $6 \, cm, 8 \, cm$

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