The sum of the magnitudes of two forces is $25 \,N$. The resultant of these forces is perpendicular to the smaller force and has a magnitude of $10 \,N$. The two forces are:

  • A
    $14.5 \,N, 10.5 \,N$
  • B
    $16 \,N, 9 \,N$
  • C
    $13 \,N, 12 \,N$
  • D
    $20 \,N, 5 \,N$

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