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If points `O(0,0) A(3,sqrt(3)) and B(3,a)` are the vertices of an equilaterla triangle then a=

A

2

B

`-3`

C

`-4`

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
D
It id given that `DeltaOAB` is equilateral.
`:. OA=OBrArr 9+3=9+a^(2)rArr a=+-sqrt(3)`
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