$A$ body moves $6\,m$ north,$8\,m$ east,and $10\,m$ vertically upwards. What is its resultant displacement from the initial position?

  • A
    $10\sqrt{2}\,m$
  • B
    $10\,m$
  • C
    $\frac{10}{\sqrt{2}}\,m$
  • D
    $20\,m$

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