[单选题]
The horizontal componentdsr6e 8r thm0* of the buttressing forc36 fqdl, /qvfg uek;tufi ;i4.e at the base of a pointed arch ;,lf4ui 3qfife q;t/ 6vdu.gkis
A. less than that of a rounded arch.
B. equal to that of a rounded arch.
C. greater than that of a rounded arch.
D. zero in magnitude.