Watching from the top of the $x \ m$ high building,the angle of depression of a child on the ground is found to be $\theta$. Then,the distance of the child from the base of the building is..........

  • A
    $x \sin \theta$
  • B
    $x \cos \theta$
  • C
    $x \tan \theta$
  • D
    $x \cot \theta$

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