$A$ ship $A$ is moving Westwards with a speed of $10 \, km \, h^{-1}$ and a ship $B$,$100 \, km$ South of $A$,is moving Northwards with a speed of $10 \, km \, h^{-1}$. The time after which the distance between them becomes shortest is ........ $hr$.

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $5\sqrt{2}$
  • D
    $10\sqrt{2}$

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