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The base of prism is equilateral triangle. The distance from the center of one base to one of the vertices of the other base is `l`. Then altitude of the prism for which the volume is greatest is

A

`(l)/(2)`

B

`(l)/(sqrt3)`

C

`(l)/(3)`

D

`(l)/(4)`

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