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A ray of light moving parallel to the x-axis gets reflected form a parabolic mirror whose equation is `(y-2)^2=4(x+1)` . Find the point on the axis of the parabola through which the ray must pass after reflection.

A

(-2,0)

B

(-1,2)

C

(0,2)

D

(2,0)

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