ΔABC is an isosceles triangle and $$\overline {AB} $$  = $$\overline {AC} $$  = 2a unit, $$\overline {BC} $$  = a unit. Draw $$\overline {AD} $$ ⊥ $$\overline {BC} $$ , and find the length of $$\overline {AD} $$

A. $$\sqrt {15} $$ a unit

B. $$\frac{{\sqrt {15} }}{2}$$ a unit

C. $$\sqrt {17} $$ a unit

D. $$\frac{{\sqrt {17} }}{2}$$ a unit

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

According to question,
Given :

AB = AC = 2a
BC = a
AD ⊥ BC
In isosceles triangle perpendicular sides bisects the opposite side of the length
∴ BD = $$\frac{{BC}}{2}$$
   BD = $$\frac{a}{2}$$
In ΔADB using Pythagoras theorem
AB² = BD² + AD²
(2a)² = $${\left( {\frac{a}{2}} \right)^2}$$ + AD²
4a² = $$\frac{{{a^2}}}{4}$$ + AD²
AD² = 4a² - $$\frac{{{a^2}}}{4}$$
AD = $$\frac{{\sqrt {15} }}{2}$$ a units