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The triangle of maximum area that can be inscribed in a given circle of radius ' 
' is:
A
A right-angle triangle having two of its sides of length 
and 
.
and .
B
An equilateral triangle of height 
.
.
C
An isosceles triangle with base equal to 
.
.
D
An equilateral triangle having each of its side of length 
.
.
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Triangle of maximum area that can be inscribed in a circle is an equilateral triangle.
Let 
be inscribed in circle,
Height 
Again in 
Now 
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