$\triangle OAB$ is an equilateral triangle inscribed in the parabola $y^2 = 4ax, a > 0$ with $O$ as the vertex. Then the length of the side of $\triangle OAB$ is

  • A
    $8a\sqrt{3}$ unit
  • B
    $8a$ unit
  • C
    $4a\sqrt{3}$ unit
  • D
    $4a$ unit

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