Reduce the equation $x-\sqrt{3} y+8=0$ into normal form. Find the perpendicular distance from the origin and the angle between the perpendicular and the positive $x$-axis.

  • A
    $p=4, \omega=120^{\circ}$
  • B
    $p=8, \omega=60^{\circ}$
  • C
    $p=4, \omega=240^{\circ}$
  • D
    $p=2, \omega=120^{\circ}$

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