The side of an equilateral triangle expands at the rate of $2 \, cm/s$. The rate of increase of its area when each side is $10 \, cm$ is:

  • A
    $10 \sqrt{2} \, cm^2/s$
  • B
    $10 \sqrt{3} \, cm^2/s$
  • C
    $10 \, cm^2/s$
  • D
    $5 \, cm^2/s$

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