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T is a point on the tangent to a parabola `y^(2) = 4ax` at its point P. TL and TN are the perpendiculars on the focal radius SP and the directrix of the parabola respectively. Then

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SL = 2 (TN)

B

3 (SL) = 2 (TN)

C

SL = TN

D

2 (SL) = 3 (TN)

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