$A$ circus artist is climbing a $20\, m$ long rope,which is tightly stretched and tied from the top of a vertical pole to the ground. Find the height of the pole,if the angle made by the rope with the ground level is $30^{\circ}$ (see figure). (in $m$)

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $10$

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