$A$ force of $5 \ N$ acts on a particle along a direction making an angle of $60^{\circ}$ with the vertical. Its vertical component will be $......... \ N$.

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $2.5$

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