$A$ cable tied to the top of an electric pole is fixed at a point on the ground. The length of the cable is $20 \, m$. If it makes an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the ground,then the height of the electric pole is ........ (in $, m$)

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $20$
  • C
    $30$
  • D
    $40$

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