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At any point on the curve `(a)/(x^(2))+(b)/(y^(2))=1`, then y-intercept made by the tangent is proportional to

A

Square of the abscissa

B

Cube of the abscissa

C

Square of the ordinate

D

Cube of the ordinate

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