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If `(x)/(alpha)+(y)/(beta)=1` touches the circle `x^(2)+y^(2)=a^(2)` then point `((1)/(alpha), (1)/(beta))` lies on

A

a straight line

B

a circle

C

a parabola

D

an ellipse

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