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From any point on the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=a^(2)`, tangtnts are drawn to the circle
`x^(2)+y^(2)=a^(2) sin ^(2) alpha` The anglt between them is

A

`(alpha)/(2)`

B

`alpha`

C

`2 alpha`

D

`3 underline(alpha)`

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