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The normal at the point `(3,2sqrt3)` on the ellipse `x^2/36+y^2/16= 1` meets the major axis of the ellipse at `(alpha,0)` , the value of `alpha` is :

A

`5/3`

B

`3/5`

C

`2/3`

D

`3/2`

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