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Let P be the midpoint of a chord joining the vertex of the parabola `y^(2) = 8x ` to another point on it . Then locus of P .

A

` y^(2)=2x`

B

`y^(2) = 4 x `

C

`(x^(2))/(4)+ y ^(2) = 1 `

D

`x^(2) + (y^(2))/(4) = 1 `

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