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If a point P on `y^2=4x`, the foot of the perpendicular from P on the directrix and the focus form an equilateral traingle , then the coordinates of P may be

A

`(3,-2sqrt3)`

B

`(-3,2sqrt3)`

C

`(3,2sqrt3)`

D

`(-3,-2sqrt3)`

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