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If a chord AB of a circle subtends 60 degrees at the center, then the triangle OAB is:
AIsosceles
BEquilateral
CRight angled
DScalene
✓ Correct Answer: B — Equilateral
OA = OB (radii). If angle O is 60, then the other two angles are also 60.
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