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If an equilateral triangle is inscribed in the circle `x^2 + y^2 = a^2`, the length of its each side is

A

`sqrt(2)a`

B

`(sqrt(3))/(2)a`

C

`sqrt(3)a`

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
We have, `AL = a cos 30^(@)=(sqrt(3)a)/(2)`
`:. AB=2AL=sqrt(3)a`
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