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Let `P(2, 2) and Q(1//2, -1)` be two points on the parabola `y^(2)=2x`, The coordinates of the point R on the parabola `y^(2) =2x` where the tangent to the curve is parallel to the chord PQ, are

A

`(2, -1)`

B

`(1//8,1//2)`

C

`(sqrt(2),1)`

D

`(-sqrt(2),1)`

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