$A$ pole is broken by the wind. The top of the pole strikes the ground at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ and at a distance of $21 \ m$ from the foot of the pole. Find the total height of the pole (in $m$).

  • A
    $21$
  • B
    $21 \sqrt{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{21}{\sqrt{3}}$
  • D
    None of these

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