In the figure, AB = AC and AP $⊥$ BC. Then:

AB = AP

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AB < AP

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AB > AP

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AB AP

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Solution

The correct option is C
AB > AP

As ABP is a right triangle, AB is the hypotenuse and hence the longest side, which makes it greater than AP.

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