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If P and Q are two points whose coordinates are `(a t^2,2a t)a n d(a/(t^2),(2a)/t)` respectively and S is the point (a,0). Show that `1/(S P)+1/(s Q)` is independent of t.

A

3/a

B

2/a

C

independent of t

D

4/a

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