$A$ barometer tube reads $75 \,cm$ of $Hg$. If the tube is gradually inclined at an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the horizontal,keeping the open end in the mercury container,then find the length of the mercury column in the barometer tube in $cm$.

  • A
    $86.7$
  • B
    $150$
  • C
    $75$
  • D
    $92.5$

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