The $X$ and $Y$ components of a force $F$ acting at $30^{\circ}$ to the $x$-axis are respectively:

  • A
    $F, \frac{F}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\frac{F}{\sqrt{2}}, F$
  • C
    $\frac{F}{2}, \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} F$
  • D
    $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} F, \frac{1}{2} F$

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