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A variable chord is drawn through the origin to the circle `x^2+y^2-2a x=0` . Find the locus of the center of the circle drawn on this chord as diameter.

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

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