$A$ barometer tube reads $76 \ cm$ of mercury. If the tube is gradually inclined at an angle of $60^\circ$ with the vertical,keeping the open end immersed in the mercury reservoir,the length of the mercury column will be ........ $cm$.

  • A
    $152$
  • B
    $76$
  • C
    $38$
  • D
    $38\sqrt{3}$

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