The sum of the magnitudes of two vectors acting at a point is $18$ and the magnitude of their resultant is $12$. If the resultant is at $90^{\circ}$ with the vector of smaller magnitude,then the magnitudes of the vectors are

  • A
    $5, 13$
  • B
    $2, 16$
  • C
    $6, 12$
  • D
    $8, 10$

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