The height $y$ and the distance $x$ along the horizontal plane of a projectile on a certain planet (with no surrounding atmosphere) are given by $y = (8t - 5t^2) \ m$ and $x = 6t \ m$,where $t$ is in seconds. The velocity with which the projectile is projected is ......... $m/s$.

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    Not obtainable from the data

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