Two vectors having equal magnitudes of $x\, units$ acting at an angle of $45^o$ have resultant $\sqrt {\left( {2 + \sqrt 2 } \right)} $ $units$. The value of $x$ is

  • [AIIMS 2009]
  • A

    $0$

  • B

    $1$

  • C

    $\sqrt 2 $

  • D

    $2\sqrt 2 $

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