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If a chord PQ , joining P `(theta) " Q and " (phi)` , of an ellipse
` (x^(2))/(a^(2)) + (y^(2))/(b^(2)) = 1` , subtands a right angle at its centre , then
` tan theta * tan phi ` =

A

`(a^(2))/(b^(2))`

B

`(-b^(2))/(a^(2))`

C

`(-a^(2))/(b^(2))`

D

`(b^(2))/(a^(2))`

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