In an equilateral triangle ABC, BD is dr...

In an equilateral triangle ABC, BD is drawn perpendicular to AC. What is `BD^(2)` equal to ?

A

`AD^(2)`

B

`2AD^(2)`

C

`3AD^(2)`

D

`4AD^(2)`

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