Let P be any point on the curve x^(2//3...

Let P be any point on the curve ` x^(2//3)+y^(2//3)=a^(2//3). ` Then the length of the segment of the tangent between the coordinate axes in of length

A

3a

B

4a

C

5a

D

a

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The correct Answer is:

D

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