During a storm,a $21 \,m$ high tree breaks but the broken part remains attached to the trunk and makes an angle of $30^{\circ}$ with the ground. At what height from the ground is the tree broken? (in $m$)

  • A
    $13$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $7$

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