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Let the unit vectors `a` and `b` be perpendicular and the unit vector `c` be inclined at an angle `theta` to both `a` and `b`. If `c=alpha a+beta b+gamma(axxb)`, then

A

`alpha=beta=-costheta, y^(2)=cos2theta`

B

`alpha=beta=costheta, y^(2)=cos2theta`

C

`alpha=beta=costheta, y^(2)=-cos2theta`

D

`alpha=beta=-costheta, y^(2)=-cos2theta`

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