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The line AB cuts off equal intercepts 2a from the axes. From any point P on the line AB perpendicular PR and PS are drawn on the axes. Locus of mid-point of RS is

A

`x-y= (a)/(2)`

B

`x+y=a`

C

`x^(2) + y^(2)= 4a^(2)`

D

`x^(2)-y^(2)= 2a^(2)`

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