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The resultant of two forces acting at right angles is $$\sqrt {34} \,$$ kg and acting at 60° is 70 kg. The forces are

A. 1 kg and 4 kg

B. 2 kg and 3 kg

C. $$\sqrt 3 $$ kg and $$\sqrt 5 $$ kg

D. 3 kg and 5 kg

Answer: Option D


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