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If P is point on the parabola `y ^(2) =8x and A` is the point `(1,0),` then the locus of the mid point of the line segment AP is

A

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

B

`y ^(2) -2 (2x +1)`

C

`y ^(2) =x - 1/2`

D

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

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