The resultant of two vectors $\vec{P}$ and $\vec{Q}$ is $\vec{R}$. If $\vec{Q}$ is doubled,the new resultant vector is perpendicular to $\vec{P}$. What is the magnitude of $\vec{R}$?

  • A
    $\frac{P^2 - Q^2}{2PQ}$
  • B
    $Q$
  • C
    $\frac{P}{Q}$
  • D
    $\frac{P + Q}{P - Q}$

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