In a circle of radius 5 cm, $$\overline{AB}$$ and $$\overline{AC}$$ are two equal chords such that $$\overline{AB} = \overline{AC} = 6 cm$$. The length of $$\overline{BC} (in cm) is

A

1.2

B

2.4

C

4.8

D

9.6