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A parabola `y=a x^2+b x+c` crosses the x-axis at `(alpha,0)` and `(beta,0)` both to the right of the origin. A circle also pass through these two points. The length of a tangent from the origin to the circle is

A

`sqrt(bc//a)`

B

`ac^(2)`

C

b/a

D

`sqrt(c//a)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
(4) `OT^(2)=OA*OB=alphabeta=(c)/(a)`
`orOT=sqrt((c)/(a))`
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