Wind is blowing in the north direction at a speed of $2 \, m/s$,which causes the rain to fall at some angle with the vertical. With what velocity should a cyclist drive so that the rain appears vertical to him?

  • A
    $2 \, m/s$ south
  • B
    $2 \, m/s$ north
  • C
    $4 \, m/s$ west
  • D
    $4 \, m/s$ south

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