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The number of points on the hyperbola `(x^2)/(a^2)-(y^2)/(b^2)=1` from which mutually perpendicular tangents can be drawn to the circle `x^2+y^2=a^2` is/are (a) 0 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4

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