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In the adjoining figure PQRS is a square of maximum possible area which is circumscribed by the semicricle . Points R and S lie on the diameter AB. What is the area of the square if the radius of the circle is 'r' ?

A

`(sqrt(3))/(4) r^(2) `

B

`(4)/(5) r^(2) `

C

`3/5 r^(2) `

D

`(sqrt(5))/(4) r^(2) `

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