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The tangtnts to the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=169` at the point (5,12) and (12,-5) are

A

parallel

B

at right angles

C

inclined at an ang lt of `45^(circ)`

D

inclined at an ang lt of `60^(circ)`

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