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If P is point on the parabola `y ^(2) =8x and Q` is the point `(1,0),` then the locus of the mid point of the line segment PQ is

A

`y ^(2) =4 (x-(1)/(2))`

B

`y ^(2) -4x+2=0`

C

`y ^(2) =x - 1/2`

D

`y ^(2) =2x +1`

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